Rhea Ripley will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42, following her victory in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Ripley secured her title opportunity by pinning Tiffany Stratton in the Elimination Chamber, also overcoming Raquel Rodriguez, Kiana James, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss during the match. The final two competitors were Ripley and Stratton, with Ripley ultimately prevailing after landing a Riptide, according to reports from Newsweek and Cageside Seats.
The reigning WWE Women’s Champion, Jade Cargill, was present at the event, observing the Elimination Chamber match from a suite, as reported by Newsweek. Cargill has held the title for over 100 days, with one successful defense against Jordynne Grace. The upcoming match against Ripley will be her most significant challenge as champion to date.
The Elimination Chamber match saw a series of eliminations. Bliss was the first to be eliminated by James after Asuka hit her with mist. James was then eliminated alongside Asuka by Rodriguez, who subsequently fell to Stratton following a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Ripley then defeated Stratton with a Riptide to claim the victory.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to grab place over two nights, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be streamed internationally on Netflix.
In addition to the Women’s Championship match, WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer will defend her title against Liv Morgan of The Judgment Day. Brock Lesnar is also scheduled to appear, issuing an open challenge. The Undisputed WWE Championship picture will be determined in the coming weeks, with either Drew McIntyre or Cody Rhodes defending against Randy Orton. CM Punk is set to battle Roman Reigns in a match that has been anticipated for years.
