On February 28, 2026, WWE kicked off the Elimination Chamber premium live event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, featuring the women’s Elimination Chamber match. The winner of this contest would earn a WrestleMania 42 title match against Jade Cargill, scheduled for April in Las Vegas.
Details of the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match
The entry order played a strategic role, with Michael Cole noting from commentary that the fifth entrant spot is historically the most successful in Chamber matches. After all participants entered, the first elimination did not occur immediately until a pivotal moment when Rodriguez eliminated two competitors simultaneously.
Rodriguez was later removed by Ripley, who executed a powerful cannonball from the top of her pod. Stratton then briefly shifted momentum with her signature move, the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but the final stretch was intense and fast-paced.
In the closing moments, Ripley carefully avoided Stratton’s finishing maneuver and landed her Riptide finisher to secure the win and the chance to challenge Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
Upcoming WrestleMania 42 Title Match Announcement
This victory sets the stage for the women’s championship bout between Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley in Sin City this April. The match promises to be a highlight of WrestleMania 42, with both athletes positioned as top contenders in WWE’s women’s division.
