The WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 is set to take place on March 1 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, marking the last premium live event leading up to WrestleMania 41. This year’s card features thrilling matchups among WWE's top stars, including two highly anticipated Elimination Chamber matches to determine the #1 contenders for the Women’s World Championship and the Undisputed WWE Championship held by Cody Rhodes.
One of the most talked-about aspects of the event is the Men’s Elimination Chamber match featuring six competitors: CM Punk, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, John Cena, Logan Paul, and Seth Rollins. Rumors are swirling within the wrestling community about who might secure the victory. Dr. Chris Featherstone from Sportskeeda has reported, "Drew McIntyre is the pick to win the match at this time," potentially setting him up for a championship clash against Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Interestingly, John Cena is currently regarded as the betting favorite to win, adding another layer of intrigue to this match.
Meanwhile, The Rock has sparked confusion and discussion among fans following his recent promo on SmackDown. He proposed to Cody Rhodes, stating, "If you sell your soul to me, I’ll make your every dream come true." The deadline for Rhodes’ answer is set for March 1, adding tension leading up to the Elimination Chamber. Critics suggest the last-minute nature of The Rock's promo did not sit well with all fans, especially with recent reports indicating WWE’s creative team was only notified of his segment hours before it aired.
For the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, the lineup includes Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley. The stakes are high, as the winner will face Rhea Ripley for the championship at WrestleMania 41. Many are favoring Bianca Belair to emerge victorious, as she is seen as the one with the most compelling narrative going forward. Belair is coming off her loss of the Women's Tag Team Championships and has been at the center of the storyline revolving around the mystery attacker of Jade Cargill, who is also expected to return during the event.
Jade Cargill’s anticipated comeback during the Elimination Chamber could lead to unexpected twists, especially as Naomi, believed to be involved with the earlier attack on Cargill, will also be competing. Speculation surrounds whether their rivalry will factor significantly during the match. Cargill has been training at the WWE Performance Center and is rumored to play her part strategically during the event, eleving tensions on this already loaded card.
The buildup to Elimination Chamber has also seen fan favorites, like Trish Stratus, return to action, participating alongside Tiffany Stratton against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. Stratus, the hometown hero wrestling for the first time since 2019, is expected to garner significant support from the Toronto crowd. While many anticipate Stratus and Stratton to secure victory, the match serves not only to entertain but to solidify the duo's standing going forward.
This year's Elimination Chamber is notable not only for its match cards but also for the wrestling community's reactions to the promotional material surrounding The Rock’s involvement. Reports from Newsweek reveal mixed feelings, as changes to the event's promotional focus have disappointed some fans, placing The Rock at the forefront amid rising tensions with Rhodes. The Elimination Chamber will be streamed on Peacock for U.S. audiences and via Netflix for international viewers, broadening accessibility for fans worldwide.
With WrestleMania 41 looming just weeks away, Elimination Chamber serves as the final stop on the road to the biggest event of the wrestling calendar. Predictions about who will come out on top are rife, with various wrestling pundits putting forward different narratives for each match. According to Wrestling Inc predictions, Belair is heavily favored among staff to win the women’s match, and Cena has garnered support from nearly 60% of Wrestling Inc’s staff for the men’s match against fierce competition.
Overall, WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 promises to combine intense rivalries, dramatic storytelling, and surprises, delivering important ramifications for the coming WrestleMania. Wrestling fans worldwide are gearing up for the event, and it’s clear: the stakes have never been higher. Who will rise to the occasion and secure their path to glory?