The WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 event, taking place on March 1, 2025, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, was charged with excitement as notable superstars competed for the coveted spots at WrestleMania 41. From thrilling match-ups to unexpected confrontations, this year’s event showcased the best of WWE wrestling.
Indeed, the evening kicked off with the highly anticipated women’s Elimination Chamber match, featuring six formidable competitors: Roxanne Perez, Bayley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Liv Morgan, and Alexa Bliss. The stakes were high as the winner earned the right to challenge either Rhea Ripley or IYO SKY for the Women's World Championship at the grand spectacle of WrestleMania. According to earlier reports by Fightful Select, Daphanie LaShaunn officiated the women's match from inside the Chamber, with Ryan Tran, Danilo Anifbio, Jason Ayers, and Dan Engler manning the outside refs.
Fans were treated to unexpected drama even before the first bell rang. Naomi was brutally attacked by Jade Cargill, who stormed the ring and sent her crashing against the pods, leading to officials rushing to her aid as she was taken out on a stretcher. Much to the shock of the audience, this left Belair to face Morgan without her tag team partner, as the match commenced with Morgan and Naomi, followed by Belair, Perez, Bayley, and finally Bliss entering the fray.
Throughout the brutal exchanges, Bianca Belair showcased her athleticism, executing a stunning moonsault on Morgan and showcasing her strength with various high-impact moves. Roxanne Perez, another standout, utilized her agility to keep herself competitive, though she faced fierce resistance from the experienced veterans.
Eventually, the eliminations commenced, with Liv Morgan surprising many by using her signature Oblivion maneuver to eliminate Alexa Bliss after a brutal series of exchanges. Following another back-and-forth, it was Belair who delivered the victory against Morgan with her KOD finisher, securing the win and earning her chance at the championship. After the match, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY's confrontation with Belair signaled potential future chaos as they eyed the championship now hanging tantalizingly close.
Next on the card, the wrestling world buzzed with anticipation for the tag team match featuring WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton teaming up with legend Trish Stratus against their rivals Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. Stratton and Stratus worked cohesively, showcasing their abilities to combat the powerhouse duo of Jax and LeRae, who were intent on gaining some measure of retribution after past altercations.
Stratus and Stratton executed synchronized offense throughout, clearly capitalizing on their opponents' vulnerabilities. After considerable back-and-forth, the duo triumphed when Stratton executed the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, claiming victory. This match not only highlighted Strategic alliances but also demonstrated Stratton’s capability as she continues her reign as champion.
The anticipation only mounted as fans prepared for the unsanctioned match between past friends turned fierce rivals, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, who rekindled their long-standing feud. The chaotic brawl saw chairs, tables, and even hockey sticks used as weapons, with Zayn showing determination to take down Owens after relentless attacks.
The match escalated drastically, with high spots including Zayn crashing Owens through tables set up outside the ring. The stakes heightened dramatically when Owens delivered punishing blows with various improvised weapons, showing why he's one of the most notorious fighters in the WWE universe. The match also saw numerous referee interruptions and overturned counts, culminating when Owens landed his devastating Pop-Up Powerbomb, securing victory.
After the match, Owens fully embraced his victory, but the waning moments were marred by the arrival of long-standing rival Randy Orton, creating additional tension as he seemingly debated hitting Owens with a chair before deciding against it. Orton's explosive exit left fans wondering about the future of all three superstars involved, hinting at unresolved storylines as WrestleMania approaches.
But the night was not just about the high-energy matches; it also served as a lead-in to WrestleMania, with more fights settled and new rivalries brewing. Bianca Belair's victory and the resultant challenges to both Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY laid the groundwork for what fans might expect at WrestleMania 41. The looming question now is whether Ripley can retain her title against SKY on RAW, or if the championship picture will expand to include Belair as well, potentially culminating in several thrilling matchups at the grand event.
Overall, the WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 transformed the Toronto arena, buzzing with electric energy as superstars vied for their chance at glory, and perhaps cemented the fates of several key matches yet to come. The night is certainly one for the history books as fans eagerly await the next chapter leading to WrestleMania 41. The anticipation is palpable, and as WWE fans always say, you never know what can happen next!
With the immediate aftermath of the Elimination Chamber having left its mark, fans and analysts alike are gearing up for what’s sure to be one of the most explosive WrestleManias yet. With rivalries heating up and storylines advancing, the wrestling world will be watching intently as the laid groundwork yields its exciting narrative arcs.