Elimination Chamber has its first contestants.
This week's episode of SmackDown started the build for the upcoming PPV with the first two qualifying matches for the Chamber taking place on the show.
Tiffany Stratton who returned at Royal Rumble won the first of these matches in her first appearance for the blue brand in 2026. She defeated Lash Legend and Chelsea Green for this opportunity.
The second qualifying match saw Randy Orton, Solo Sikoa and Aleister Black battling in the main event, as Trick Williams looked on from the ringside. Breaking the tradition, Williams did not get involved in the action which saw none of the competitors getting a definitive upper hand throughout the bout.
It was Orton's superior ring IQ that reigned supreme in the end, as Randy delivered an RKO outta nowhere to Solo Sikoa when the former Bloodline star was looking to sneak behind the Viper with his own finisher. With this victory, Orton has secured a place in what will be his 10th Elimination Chamber appearance
The winner of the Men's Chamber is confirmed to challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE title after Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk was officially announced as the first match for WrestleMania 42.
Liv Morgan is yet to pick her own opponent for the Show of Shows after winning the Women's Royal Rumble, so we will have to wait to find out who the winner of the Women's Chamber will face at the upcoming PLE.
