Randy Orton reached a new milestone after winning the Elimination Chamber match for the second time during his tenth participation in the event. This achievement places him alongside Edge as the only superstars to have won the Elimination Chamber twice, while also being the first to be eliminated on two separate occasions.
The climax of the match was filled with chaos as Drew McIntyre, fearing Cody Rhodes as a threat along with Jacob Fatu, attempted to sabotage Rhodes’ chances. During the turmoil, Orton helped Rhodes fend off McIntyre’s interference but then abruptly delivered an RKO to Rhodes, securing the victory for himself.
This victory means Orton has now matched Edge’s record: winning the Elimination Chamber twice—Orton in 2014 and 2026—and being the first competitor eliminated in two events, specifically in 2010 and 2021. Edge’s history also features this pattern, having been eliminated first at New Year’s Revolution 2005 and No Way Out 2009, yet going on to win significant titles the same night.
Edge’s Notable Performances Highlight Chamber Drama
Edge’s record in the Elimination Chamber adds more depth to this unique statistic. Despite early eliminations in 2005 and 2009, the latter event was particularly memorable since Edge was the reigning WWE Champion but was eliminated first. Remarkably, he went on to defeat Kofi Kingston shortly after to secure the World Heavyweight Title. He successfully defended this title two years later inside the Chamber, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the event.
Randy Orton Stands Firm on His Controversial Win
Veteran Randy Orton, who debuted in Elimination Chamber competition almost 23 years ago at SummerSlam 2003, has developed a pragmatic approach to winning. In an interview with ESPN SportsCenter, Orton addressed his decision to unexpectedly strike Cody Rhodes to claim victory. Recognizing he is in the final stages of his career, Orton expressed that he had to do whatever was necessary to secure his spot at WrestleMania.
“Drew came in he involved himself in the match, Cody was down, in a heartbeat I made that decision to drop Cody with an RKO. Now he’s a long-time friend, I hate doing it. Do I really hate doing it? No, I don’t. I’m going to WrestleMania, I’m main eventing WrestleMania, I deserve to be in the main event of WrestleMania and let’s just say ticket sales are gonna pick up baby,” said Orton. – Randy Orton, WWE Superstar
Next Steps: Orton’s Path Toward a 15th World Championship
With this Elimination Chamber victory, Randy Orton is now poised to headline WrestleMania and pursue his 15th World Championship. His experience and calculated tactics inside the ring continue to solidify his legacy as one of WWE’s most enduring superstars, while the record he shares with Edge highlights the fierce competitiveness and unpredictability inherent in the Elimination Chamber match format.
Following last night's victory, @RandyOrton joins Edge as the only Superstars who have WON the #WWEChamber Match *twice* and who have been the FIRST eliminated in Elimination Chamber matches *twice*#RatedRKO
— Wrestling Statcast (@WrestleStatcast) March 2, 2026
