Rhea Ripley and Drew McIntyre secured coveted championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42 following victories at the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber event, held Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
Ripley defeated Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Nia Jax, among others, in an Elimination Chamber match to earn the right to challenge for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania. The match saw a series of eliminations, ultimately leaving Ripley as the last woman standing. ESPN reported on the results, highlighting Ripley’s dominant performance.
Similarly, Drew McIntyre emerged victorious from a grueling Elimination Chamber bout, overcoming competitors including Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, to secure a title shot. His win positions him to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. ESPN also covered McIntyre’s victory, noting the significance of the opportunity.
The Elimination Chamber events, each featuring six competitors, were the central focus of the evening. CBS Sports detailed the card leading up to the event, outlining the stakes for each participant – a chance to compete for a championship at WrestleMania.
The event, previewed by Yahoo Sports, was anticipated to be a key stepping stone towards WrestleMania 42. The preview focused on potential outcomes and the implications of each match for the road to the premier WWE event. ESPN also provided a preview, analyzing the potential strategies and rivalries heading into the Elimination Chamber.
The London Evening Standard reported on how fans could watch the event, indicating the widespread interest in the Elimination Chamber as a precursor to WrestleMania.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The specific dates and further details regarding the championship matches are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
