WWE SmackDown Superstar Shotzi has shared her heartbreak after her recent injury robbed her of a potential spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.
During a taping for next week’s episode of WWE NXT, Shotzi returned to the gold brand to challenge Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. Unfortunately, Shotzi suffered a serious leg injury that resulted in the match being called off. WWE NXT officials were left “in a panic” over Shotzi’s injury as there was a scramble to fill the time left by her match ending early.
Shotzi is Devastated
This injury meant that Shotzi could not compete at this week’s SmackDown, where she was set to compete in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Had Shotzi won this qualifier and won inside the Chamber, she would have competed for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40.
Taking to Twitter, Shotzi expressed her disappointment over being robbed of such a golden opportunity.
I don’t have much to say right now other than I am devastated. It’s heartbreaking to be missing my Elimination Chamber opportunity tonight. But I just wanted to wish all the women competing good luck. I’ll open up more about how I’m feeling and my injury later. @WWE
— Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) February 17, 2024
The Women’s Elimination Chamber Match
With Shotzi out of the picture, this week’s SmackDown saw Naomi and Tiffany Stratton qualify for the match with victories over Alba Fyre and Zelina Vega respectively. Naomi and Stratton now join Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and Liv Morgan. A battle royal will determine the final entrant in the match.
One name fans shouldn’t expect to see advance is Jade Cargill. While a graphic accidentally spoiling the participants seemingly confirmed the former AEW TBS Champion’s involvement, plans have seemingly changed. Cargill has reportedly been pulled from the match and is not expected at Elimination Chamber: Perth.
Cargill appeared on this week’s SmackDown in a backstage segment that included Stratton and Belair.
