WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Results: Randy Orton pins Cody Rhodes; Seth Rollins returns
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Randy Orton is headed to WrestleMania 42.
In his tenth Elimination Chamber appearance, “The Viper” survived chaos, controversy and outside interference to secure victory. The win sets up a blockbuster clash with Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes and Je’Von Evans opened the bout with crisp exchanges before Evans stunned the former champion with a Busaiku Knee. Trick Williams entered next, squaring off with Evans in a showcase of NXT-bred athleticism that ignited the crowd.
Logan Paul’s arrival drew thunderous boos and an immediate triple-team assault that sent him crashing through his pod’s plexiglass.
LA Knight joined the fray and turned the tide, launching Paul off the top of a pod into the ring below. Knight then delivered Blunt Force Trauma to Evans on the steel roof in one of the match’s most jaw-dropping visuals.
Moments later, Evans soared with a massive frog splash from the pod, only for Paul to eliminate him with a frightening Paulveriser.
Orton entered to a roaring ovation and quickly imposed order. Snap powerslams, a double draping DDT and the crowd chanting “RKO” signaled his intent. Knight briefly countered, but Paul low-blowed Knight and rolled him up to steal an elimination.
Randy Orton pulls the trigger
Paul Heyman and Austin Theory looked on as Paul maneuvered through the chaos. Rhodes connected with Cross Rhodes on Trick Williams, yet Paul capitalized on the aftermath to eliminate Williams. Then came bedlam.
A masked man attempted to scale the Chamber before being dragged away. Another masked figure stormed in, delivered a Stomp to Logan Paul and revealed himself as Seth Rollins. Michael Cole called it the “Surprise of the Century” as Rollins vanished through the crowd.
Rhodes seized the opening to eliminate Paul, leaving only himself and Orton. But the drama wasn’t finished.Drew McIntyre stormed in and blasted Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Rhodes avoided a Claymore and answered with Cross Rhodes after Orton dropped McIntyre with an RKO. In a blink, Orton struck again planting Rhodes with a decisive RKO. Three seconds later, Orton punched his WrestleMania ticket.
The Chamber delivered spectacle at every turn. From shattered plexiglass to surprise returns and championship intrigue, the match never slowed. In the end, Orton’s timing and opportunism proved unmatched.
“The Viper” now slithers toward WrestleMania 42. Drew McIntyre awaits with the Undisputed WWE Championship in hand. After surviving the Chamber, Orton looks poised for one more defining moment.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
Who did Randy Orton eliminate to win the match?
Orton pinned Cody Rhodes after hitting a decisive RKO.
How was Logan Paul eliminated?
After Seth Rollins interfered and hit Paul with a Stomp, Rhodes covered Paul for the elimination.
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