The Elimination Chamber took place in Saudi Arabia for the first time in history, creating the final stop on The Road To WrestleMania. The show featured a range of matches, from powerhouse brawls to the stipulation matches themselves. The fans live enjoyed the event, and WWE did a solid job of building towards their biggest shows of the year.
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With a lot on the line, the wrestlers themselves stepped up to ensure that it was a night to remember. While not every match was perfect, the majority of the premium event did deliver, with several encounters battling it out to steal the show.
8 The Usos (c) vs. The Viking Raiders (SmackDown Tag Team Title Match) - Didn't Happen
This was a match that didn't technically end up happening, therefore it was comfortably the worst of the night. The Viking Raiders made their entrance, as if the encounter was set to happen. However, The Usos then jumped them from behind, taking them out before the match even started.
It seemed like a time constraints issue for the company, as WWE had been advertising this one. A match between the teams could have been an enjoyable one for people, but this was a case of fans being left disappointed with not getting what was advertised.
7 Roman Reigns (c) vs. Goldberg (Universal Title Match)
This match was exactly what people expected from an encounter between these two men. Things were fairly limited when it came to the in-ring work, with Roman Reigns dominating and Goldberg catching him with several Spears. There was no Jackhammer here, with Goldberg never going for pinfalls to truly make fans believe he could win.
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He pushed the Tribal Chief, but WWE could have gotten more out of this situation. A guillotine submission finish with Goldberg passing out was a unique one for the Hall Of Famer, which was good to see. Having Reigns dominate was the right call, but it wasn't anything special.
6 Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz
Rey Mysterio and The Miz kick-started things off on the pre-show, and they did a fantastic job. The crowd was electric for this encounter, being behind them massively, which is rare for these matches. They then pieced together a fun story that went back and forth, being given plenty of time.
They extended things nicely at the end, with Miz rolling out and cheating to get Dominik Mysterio kicked out, which was a nice heel moment. But then having Rey come out on top was the right call, with the roll-up showcasing his experience, with this being a strong bout to start the night.
5 Ronda Rousey & Naomi vs. Charlotte Flair & Sonya Deville
From the start of Ronda Rousey having her Olympic judo gear on, this match was a ton of fun. Sonya Deville revealing her arm injury was false kicked things off well in terms of heel heat. The stipulation of Ronda having an arm behind her back was limiting, but despite that situation, she put together a brilliant performance, with this being something that helped to push her as a top babyface.
Naomi and Charlotte continued to look excellent inside the ring together. It was smart not having Flair and Rousey interact too much, just teasing the situation between them. The heels worked well, gaining heat throughout, but this was a fun showcase for Ronda, putting her over massively.
4 Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory vs Riddle (Elimination Chamber WWE Title Match)
This match brought the usual chaos of an Elimination Chamber, and it was a star-making night for Austin Theory. WWE looked to protect Bobby Lashley by writing him out of the match as Seth Rollins launched Austin Theory into his pod. This then sent the psychology of the match into disarray a little.
Everyone worked hard and made things work, but when Brock Lesnar entered it turned into a classic Lesnar match. He cleaned house, taking out everybody in sight, and seeing him run through people so fast did hurt the encounter. However, the final run with Austin Theory was a lot of fun, even though it was predictable. Seeing Theory take an F5 from the top of a pod to the floor of the Chamber was a memorable way to end the match.
3 Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lita (Raw Women's Title Match)
In what appeared to be the final match of Lita's career due to the post-match goodbyes, these two women put on a great match. The women didn't hold back here, despite how long the Hall Of Famer has been out of the ring. She looked fantastic here, more than holding her own against Becky Lynch.
Lita hit some great moves, and the back and forth between them was fantastic to see. The Twist Of Fate followed by the Litasault was something that audiences bought into. Ultimately, the champion retained, but it was a great encounter and something that got people invested.
2 Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss (Falls Count Anywhere Match)
The storyline heading into this match hasn't been all that enjoyable. However, the encounter between Drew McIntyre and Madcap Moss was. They tapped into the stipulation, brawling around the stage, including a brutal bump through the barricade for the Scotsman.
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But it was Moss who took all the damage in this one. There was one very scary bump where he landed directly on his head from an Alabama Slam, and it is a miracle he wasn't seriously injured. However, the young wrestler continues to impress and climb his way up the ladder in WWE. It was a physical back and forth, and that was something that led to a great match.
1 Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki A.S.H. vs. Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley (Elimination Chamber Match)
This was an excellent match that was comfortably the best women's Elimination Chamber in history. All six women got time to shine, and everyone looked good coming out of this one. Rhea Ripely and Bianca Belair working together and then fighting was a lot of fun to see, while Liv Morgan continued her rise in the company.
Considering how long Alexa Bliss has had off, she looked great back in the ring. While they didn't use the actual structure as much as they could have done, there was a lot of great moves throughout this one. They put together a great match, and Bianca Belair taking the win was the right call after a thrilling Chamber bout.
