NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles!
The WrestleMania 42 title picture was cleared up Saturday night at the WWE Elimination Chamber.
Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley earned victories in their respective men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber matches and earned title chances at WrestleMania, which takes place April 18-19 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PK Press Club
Randy Orton celebrates his victory during the WWE Elimination Chamber at the United Center on February 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)
Orton entered the men’s match as a wild card. He had to go through Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, LA Knight, Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans to win the match.
Luckily for Orton, Paul was in tears as he eliminated three opponents. But Paul did not explain that he was attacked by a masked man. The person entered the room after a superstar was eliminated. He then kicked Paul who was then eliminated by Rhodes. Moments later, Seth Rollins revealed himself to be the masked man.
Rhodes had to remain on alert as undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre entered the fray. He hit Rhodes before Orton got involved. He RKO’d McIntyre and Rhodes nailed him with the Cross Rhodes. Rhodes was distracted long enough for Orton to hit the “American Nightmare” with an RKO. Orton pinned Rhodes to get his championship shot.
Rhea Ripley enters the ring during WWE Elimination Chamber at the United Center on February 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)
In the women’s match, Ripley entered the match fifth. She managed to avoid some chaotic moments as Asuka hit Alexis Bliss with green mist. Kiana James pinned Bliss and eliminated her, but it was enough of a distraction to help Raquel Rodriguez. She capitalized and hit a Tejana Bomb on both Asuka and James. She pinned both competitors and eliminated them.
Ripley’s experience in the House paid off. She went to the at-risk neighborhood and nailed a cannonball from the top of a cherry picker. This allowed Tiffany Stratton to land the prettiest moonsault ever with a pin to eliminate Rodriguez.
Ripley and Stratton were the last two remaining. Ripley hit Stratton with an electric facebuster, causing the former champion’s nose to bleed. As Stratton regained the upper hand, she tried to set Ripley up for another moonsault but Ripley pushed her into the pod.
Ripley forced Stratton back into the ring, hit the Riptide and pinned Stratton.
Rhea Ripley celebrates her victory during WWE Elimination Chamber at the United Center on February 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PK Press Club APP
Orton will face McIntyre for the undisputed WWE Title. Ripley will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Related article
