The 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber is set to take center stage this weekend, promising wrestling fans another action-packed night as they look toward WrestleMania 41. Scheduled for Saturday, March 1, the Elimination Chamber will occur at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, and will feature some of the biggest names and fierce matchups of the year.
This year's event marks the 37th iteration of the famed Elimination Chamber, known for its brutal, high-stakes matches inside the steel structure. The winners from each of the Chamber matches will secure their spots as number one contenders for the WWE Undisputed Championship and the Women's World Heavyweight Championship.
At the heart of the action, 16-time WWE Champion John Cena will compete in the men's Elimination Chamber match. This will be his eighth and final Chamber match, and he enters with the goal of achieving his record-breaking 17th world title. Cena has previously emerged victorious three times from the Elimination Chamber, ranking second only to Triple H's record. Should Cena win, he will be poised to face current champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
Meanwhile, the women’s Elimination Chamber match presents another thrilling opportunity, where athletes such as Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, and Naomi will vie for the chance to challenge Rhea Ripley for her Women’s World Championship title at WrestleMania. Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair are seen as front-runners, with potential history between Morgan and Ripley rekindling at the event.
Adding to the event's intrigue is the long-anticipated appearance of The Rock. His storyline with Rhodes has intensified as he seeks Rhodes’ answer to whether he will accept the role of 'champion' under The Rock’s banner—a proposal laced with competitive history and camaraderie.
Viewers can catch all the action live at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock. Fans outside the U.S. can access the event via Netflix, making it more accessible than ever. The countdown show will kick off earlier at 5 p.m. ET on WWE's YouTube channel and Peacock. A Peacock subscription costs $8, granting access not only to WWE events but also to broad content across sports and entertainment.
For those eager to know which matches will take place, the confirmed line-up is as follows:
- Men’s Elimination Chamber Match: John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Logan Paul vs. Damian Priest. The winner earns the right to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
- Women’s Elimination Chamber Match: Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Roxanne Perez. The victor will challenge Rhea Ripley for her title.
- Women’s Tag Team Match: Tiffany Stratton & Trish Stratus will face Nia Jax & Candice LeRae.
- Unsanctioned Match: Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn, following their extensive rivalry.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for John Cena as he gears up for what could be his final opportunity to add another championship to his decorated career. He faces stiff competition from CM Punk, who is eyeing his second Chamber victory. With Cena and Punk both matched against illustrious opponents such as Drew McIntyre, who has previously claimed victory twice within the structure, and the newcomers, Logan Paul and Damian Priest, the prediction skills are put to the test.
Ryan Wohl, covering the lead-up to the event, points out, “To me, there are two legit contenders to win this match: Cena or Punk.” The rising stakes heighten the excitement surrounding the potential face-off between Rhodes and either Cena or Punk at the grandest wrestling stage of them all.
Fans can also look forward to the Women's Elimination Chamber match, where the rivalry between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan might propagate once again, following their historical encounters. Morgan is currently regarded as one of the main contenders for this match, alongside former champion Belair, making it hard to predict the ultimate victor.
Another interesting storyline to watch is the unsanctioned match featuring Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Their long friendship has been tested repeatedly, and the pressure to deliver dramatic showdowns will only escalate as they square off. Predictions are varied, but many anticipate Owens securing the win, possibly with interference from Randy Orton.
With The Rock aiming for Cody Rhodes to join him as his champion, this development for the Undisputed Champion adds even more layers to the storyline heading toward WrestleMania. Will Rhodes accept The Rock's proposition or stay true to his fanbase?
WWE Elimination Chamber promises to be yet another historic event, as fans eagerly await the outcomes of these exhilarating matchups. With the countdown running, all attention is turned toward the squared circle this Saturday night.