The WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 delivered one of the most explosive nights on the road to WrestleMania 42. With championship gold on the line and WrestleMania main event opportunities at stake, the high-stakes structure once again proved why the Elimination Chamber remains one of WWE’s most brutal and unpredictable matches.
From shocking returns to controversial interference and career-defining victories, here are the complete WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 results, match breakdowns, and key highlights.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 – Full Match Results
| No. | Match | Stipulation | Result | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhea Ripley vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez | Women’s Elimination Chamber – No. 1 Contender for WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42 | Rhea Ripley won | 24:00 |
| 2 | AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch (c) | WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship | AJ Lee won via submission | 15:40 |
| 3 | CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor | World Heavyweight Championship | CM Punk retained via pinfall | 20:25 |
| 4 | Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams vs. Logan Paul | Men’s Elimination Chamber – No. 1 Contender for Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 | Randy Orton won | 25:20 |
(c) – Champion entering the match
Women’s Elimination Chamber 2026 – Elimination Order
| Elimination | Wrestler | Entered | Eliminated By | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexa Bliss | 4 | Kiana James | Pinfall | 13:10 |
| 2 | Kiana James | 1 | Raquel Rodriguez | Pinfall | 16:15 |
| 3 | Asuka | 3 | Tiffany Stratton | Pinfall | — |
| 4 | Raquel Rodriguez | 6 | Tiffany Stratton | Pinfall | 20:30 |
| 5 | Tiffany Stratton | 2 | Rhea Ripley | Pinfall | 24:00 |
| Winner | Rhea Ripley | 5 | — | — | — |
Key Takeaway:
Rhea Ripley dominated late in the match, eliminating Tiffany Stratton to secure her WrestleMania title opportunity. Her power and endurance once again proved why she remains one of WWE’s most dangerous competitors.
Men’s Elimination Chamber 2026 – Elimination Order
| Elimination | Wrestler | Entered | Eliminated By | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Je’Von Evans | 1 | Logan Paul | Pinfall | 16:00 |
| 2 | LA Knight | 5 | Logan Paul | Pinfall | 18:35 |
| 3 | Trick Williams | 3 | Logan Paul | Pinfall | 20:25 |
| 4 | Logan Paul | 4 | Cody Rhodes | Pinfall | 23:00 |
| 5 | Cody Rhodes | 2 | Randy Orton | RKO (Pinfall) | 25:20 |
| Winner | Randy Orton | 6 | — | — | — |
Randy Orton Wins Men’s WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
In a shocking finish, Randy Orton captured his second Elimination Chamber victory by pinning Cody Rhodes after a devastating RKO. The match escalated following the surprise return of Seth Rollins, who neutralized Logan Paul earlier in the bout.
Outside interference from Drew McIntyre played a critical role in the closing moments, indirectly costing Cody Rhodes his WrestleMania opportunity. With tensions escalating, speculation is building toward a potential multi-man blockbuster at WrestleMania 42 involving Rhodes, McIntyre, Orton, and others.
Orton’s victory cements him as a major headline player heading into WrestleMania season.
Championship Picture After Elimination Chamber 2026
- Rhea Ripley earns a Women’s Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42
- AJ Lee captures the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- CM Punk successfully retains the World Heavyweight Championship
- Randy Orton becomes No. 1 Contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship
The road to WrestleMania 42 is officially set in motion, and if Elimination Chamber 2026 proved anything, it’s that surprises, rivalries, and chaos are far from over.