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6 Takeaways From WWE Elimination Chamber 2018

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6 Takeaways From WWE Elimination Chamber 2018
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WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 aired live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The RAW Women’s Championship was on the line in the first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match. Roman Reigns, The Miz, Elias, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, John Cena and Braun Strowman battled in an Elimination Chamber match to determine who will face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34.

Gallows & Anderson defeated The Miztourage on the Kickoff Show for the PPV. The Revival were interviewed backstage after the match and took shots at Gallows and Anderson.

Here are 6 takeaways from WWE Elimination Chamber 2018:

Alexa Bliss Won The First-Ever Women’s Elimination Chamber Match

The first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match kicked off the PPV. Alexa Bliss defended the RAW Women’s Championship against Bayley, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Mickie James and Sasha Banks.

Bayley and Sonya Deville started off the match. Devllie brought Bayley to the mat and went for a cover but Bayley kicked out at one. Bayley connected with a running Bulldog and then bounced Deville’s face off the top turnbuckle.

Sonya connected with a punch to Bayley’s ribs and Bayley rolled to the steel floor outside the ring. Deville catapulted Bayley into the chamber but Bayley hung on and started climbing.

Deville brought Bayley back to the floor but Bayley threw her into the structure. Bayley went for a cover in the ring but Sonya kicked out at two. Bayley went for an elbow but Deville rolled out of the way and Bayley crashed to the canvas.

Bayley connected with a Belly to Back Suplex for another two count. Bayley climbed to the top rope as Deville rolled out of the ring. Bayley connected with an Elbow Drop and brought Deville back into the ring for a pinfall attempt. Deville kicked out at two as Mandy Rose was released from her pod.

Bayley attacked Rose right away as the crowd chanted “Bayley!”. Bayley drove her shoulder into Rose and Deville in the corner. Mandy Rose connected with a right and then Deville hit a Spear on Bayley on the chamber floor.

Rose and Deville picked up Bayley and bashed her into the chamber three times. Back in the ring, Sonya leveled Bayley with a running knee. Mandy leaped off the second rope and hit a knee for a two count.

Rose and Deville trapped Bayley’s arms in the chamber and took turns beating her down. Bayley connected with a couple of kicks as Sasha Banks was released from her pod. Banks attacked Deville and beat her down. Sasha launched Mandy Rose into the side of the pod and then beat her down to the floor.

Deville got back up and threw Banks into the chamber. Banks hit a series of right hands and followed it up with Double Knees to Sonya. Back in the ring, Banks connected with another Double Knees for a two count.

Sasha hung up Deville in between the ropes and then bounced Mandy Rose’s head into the turnbuckle. Banks connected with a Double Knees to Deville’s midsection for a two count. Sasha charged at Deville in the corner but Sonya got out of the way and Banks slammed into the turnbuckle. Deville went for the cover but Sasha kicked out at two.

Banks and Bayley teamed up and launched Deville into the cage and Sonya fell to the chamber floor. Mandy Rose launched Banks into the ring and leveled her with a Clothesline. Rose connected with a Facebuster but Banks got right back up. Sasha then locked in the Bank Statement on Rose in the middle of the ring. Sonya tried to break it up but Bayley charged into the ring and knocked Deville down. Rose tapped out and was the first Superstar eliminated.

Mickie James was the fifth Superstar to enter the chamber. Mickie leaped right onto Banks and punched her int he face. Mickie leveled both Bayley and Banks with a Double Clothesline and then hit a kick to Deville. Mickie planted Bayley with a Neckbreaker and slammed Banks to the mat.

Deville kneed Mickie in the side of the head and then threw her into the cage. Mickie shrugged it off and bounced Deville’s face off the chamber. Mickie leaped up on the side of the cage and connected with a Hurricanrana to Deville.

Mickie started climbing again but Banks dragged her to the floor. Mickie hit a Superkick to Banks and then once again started scaling the cage. Bayley joined her up there and the two started trading jabs. Mickie kicked Bayley off the cage and then got on top of a pod. Mickie James leaped off the pod onto Sonya Deville and then pinned her. Sonya Deville was the second Superstar eliminated.

Bayley went right after James and connected with a Bayley to Belly. Bayley then covered Mickie James and Mickie was eliminated. Alexa Bliss had a concerned look on her face from her pod as the match was now down to Bayley, Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss.

Bayley and Banks stood waiting for Bliss as the countdown began. Bliss’ pod opened but Alexa quickly closed the door. Alexa escaped out of the pod and started climbing up the cage. Bayley and Banks climbed up and cornered Bliss. Alexa started climbing down but climbed back up when she realized Banks and Bayley were on the floor.

Banks and Bayley caught up to Bliss on top of the pod. Banks booted Bayley in the face and knocked her to the chamber floor. Sasha slowly walked towards Bliss and that allowed Bayley to get back up. Bayley grabbed Banks from behind and threw her into the turnbuckle.

Bliss beatdown Bayley in the ring and bounced her face off the canvas. Bliss stomped on Bayley’s head a few times and went for the cover but Bayley kicked out at two. Bayley battled back and hit a Suplex. Bayley beatdown Bliss in the corner and then Banks sprinted into the ring. Banks drove Bayley to the corner. Bayley hung up Sasha on the turnbuckle and stomped on her a few times.

Bayley started climbing up the turnbuckle as Banks was still caught in the ropes. Bliss sprinted across the ring and planted Bayley with a Superplex. Banks wiggled free and climbed to the top rope. Sasha connected with a Frog Splash on Bayley and went for the cover but Bayley powered out at the last moment. Bayley hit a super Bayley to Belly to Banks and went for the cover. Bliss broke it up and then rolled Bayley up. Bayley was then eliminated and it was down to Banks and Bliss.

Alexa went for the Twisted Bliss onto Banks but Sasha got her knees up. Alexa kneed Banks in the back of the head and then climbed on top of a pod. Alexa hit a Twisted Bliss off the top of the pod. Sasha quickly locked in the Bank Statement on the outside of the ring. Sasha brought Bliss back into the ring under the ropes while maintaining the hold.

Bliss was able to escape but Sasha knocked her back to the mat. Banks climbed up the turnbuckle and Alexa Bliss shoved her from behind. Banks smacked face-first into the pod and then Bliss connected with a DDT off the top rope for the pinfall victory. Alexa Bliss won the first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match and is still the RAW Women’s Champion.

After the match, Alexa Bliss was interviewed by Renee Young. Bliss stated that the victory meant everything to her and the crowd chanted “you deserve it!”. Bliss wiped away a tear and added that this victory was for every little girl or woman in the audience that dared to dream big. Bliss then changed her tone and said that nobody in the audience will ever accomplish their dreams. Alexa boasted about overcoming the odds and that she proved that there is only one true goddess in WWE. Bliss raised her title as the crowd cheered.

The first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match started out slow but really picked up towards the end. It was a very entertaining match, albeit completely predictable. It was obvious that Banks was going to betray Bayley during the match. It also seemed obvious to me that Alexa Bliss was going to win tonight. The fact is that Alexa Bliss deserves to be the RAW Women’s Champion heading into WrestleMania 34 and her awesome promo is a perfect example as to why that is. The first women’s Elimination Chamber match was solid. It didn’t have a ton of build, so hopefully next year’s match is even better.

The Bar Are Still The Champs

Sheamus & Cesaro defended their RAW Tag Team Championships against Titus O’Neil and Apollo. A brawl broke out before the bell rang. Apollo connected with a Crossbody onto Sheamus and Cesaro outside the ring.

The match officially started with Titus Worldwide in control. Apollo hit a Splash off the top and went for the cover but Sheamus broke it up. Cesaro then threw Apollo out of the ring and Sheamus leveled Apolo with a Clothesline.

Back in the ring, Sheamus tagged in while Apollo was still on the floor. Sheamus brought Apollo back into the ring and punched him in the face in the corner. Cesaro tagged in and stomped on Apollo in the corner.

Cesaro connected with an uppercut for two and followed it up by applying a Chin Lock in the middle of the ring. Titus tried to pump his parter on the apron as Sheamus tagged back in. The Bar leveled Apollo with a double Clothesline.

Sheamus dropped a knee on Apollo’s head for two and then locked in an Arm Bar. Apollo fought his way out of the hold but was sent right back into the corner. Cesaro tagged in and mocked O’Neil. Apollo tried to get to the corner to tag in but Cesaro prevented it.

Apollo connected with a Back Drop and tried to crawl towards Titus. Sheamus quickly tagged in and stomped on Apollo’s back. Sheamus locked in the Arm Bar again in the middle of the ring.

Cesaro tagged back in and applied the Chin Lock once again. Dana Brooke shouted from outside the ring while jotting down stats on her notebook. Dana started to slam the notebook on the apron to get the dead crowd to make some noise. Apollo once again tried to crawl across the ring but Sheamus tagged back in and once again prevented the tag.

Sheamus knocked Titus off the apron and once again Apollo couldn’t tag out. Sheamus charged at Apollo in the corner but Apollo got out of the way and Sheamus hit the ring post. Titus stomped on the steps a couple of times and then finally got the tag.

Titus cleaned house and beat the hell out of Sheamus and Cesaro. Titus hit a Splash on Cesaro in the corner and then booted Sheamus off the apron. Titus connected with a big boot to Cesaro for a two count. Cesaro leaped off the second rope but Titus caught him. Cesaro escaped and tagged in Sheamus. Titus Clotheslined Cesaro out of the ring.

Sheamus almost fell on his ass on the ring apron but recovered quickly. Sheamus leaped off the top but Titus caught him and hit the Clash of the Titus for a two count. Apollo tagged in and leaped onto Sheamus and Cesaro outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Apollo went for a standing Moonsault but Sheamus got his knees up. Cesaro threw Titus into the ring post outside the ring. Cesaro tagged in and teamed up with Sheamus to slam Apollo to the mat for the pinfall victory.

The crowd was dead silent for this match. The only time they made any noise was when Titus or Dana Brooke started clapping or slamming the ring apron. This match unfolded with Apollo being trapped in the ring for the majority of the match. It is typical for a tag match. One member of the face team gets their asses kicked and desperately tries to tag out. When they finally get the tag, the crowd erupts when his or her partner cleans house and beats the other team down.

The problem is that Apollo and Titus O’Neil aren’t popular, so nobody gave a damn when Titus tagged in. Thus, everyone sat around for 10 minutes waiting for Titus O’Neil to tag in and watched a bunch of Arm Bars and Chin Locks from The Bar in the process. It was incredibly boring and I’m glad this feud is over. Well, at least I hope it is.

Asuka Is Still Undefeated

Nia Jax faced Asuka tonight at Elimination Chamber. If Nia Jax won, she would be added to whatever title match Asuka chooses at WrestleMania 34.

Nia started out the match in control and launched Asuka across the ring. Jax charged at Asuka and Asuka ducked out of the way. Nia fell to the ring apron and Asuka went for the Hip Attack. Nia sidestepped it and slammed Asuka to the canvas.

Asuka went for a Knee Bar but Nia casually lifted her up and slammed her into the turnbuckle. Nia lifted Asuka up in the Torture Rack but Asuka broke free with a couple of elbows. Asuka went for a Guillotine but Nia Jax countered into a massive Suplex.

Asuka connected with a Jawbreaker and followed it up with a flurry of kicks. Asuka charged at Nia but Jax caught her and planted Asuka with a Samoan Drop. Nia went for a Leg Drop but Asuka rolled out of the way. Asuka hit a Shining Wizard and went for the cover but Nia kicked out at two.

Asuka connected with a boot to the face and then bounced off the ropes and hit another kick for a two count. Asuka climbed up the turnbuckle but Nia met her there with a punch to the face. Nia lifted Asuka onter her shoulders but Asuka escaped. Asuka tried to Powerbomb Jax off the turnbuckle but Nia fought her off. Nia tried to drop onto Asuka from the second rope but Asuka got out of the way.

Nia went for a Senton but Asuka rolled out of the way. Her legs still got caught up in the Senton. Nia charged at Asuka in the corner but Asuka got out of the way and Jax slammed into the ring post. Asuka locked in the Arm Bar but Jax powered to her feet and slammed Asuka into the turnbuckle to break the hold.

Nia shouted “I’m going to WrestleMania!” and then walked into a roll-up from Asuka for the victory. RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss was shown backstage watching Asuka getting her hand raised. After the match, Nia Jax attacked Asuka from behind. Nia threw Asuka out of the ring and then threw her into the ring apron. Nia Jax charged at Asuka and blasted her through the barricade. Bliss was shown backstage with a smile on her face as Nia stomped up the entrance ramp.

Bliss was interviewed by Renee Young once again. Bliss stated that she was pleased at Nia Jax just did to Asuka. Bliss added “no one is ready for Alexa” before walking away. Asuka was helped up the entrance ramp by WWE officials.

I enjoyed this match. Even in a loss, Nia Jax looked dominant. You’ve got to believe that one of these days Nia Jax is going to break through and capture the title. I feel like I’ve been saying that forever now. There was no way Nia Jax was going to end Asuka’s undefeated streak before WrestleMania.

Asuka hasn’t officially announced that she is going for the RAW Women’s Championship yet, but WWE sure made it seem like that was the case tonight. It has been rumored that Nia Jax will be facing Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania 34 and Asuka will face Charlotte for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. WrestleMania 34’s card will become clearer over the next few weeks as the biggest show of the year is only 6 weeks away.

“Woken” Matt Hardy Deleted Bray Wyatt

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“Woken” Matt Hardy faced Bray Wyatt tonight at Elimination Chamber. The lights went out after Matt’s entrance and Wyatt was in the ring. Matt Hardy disappeared and started singing “you’ll fade away and classify yourself as obsolete!”. Matt Hardy started a “delete!” chant as Bray Wyatt looked under the ring for Matt.

Hardy appeared on the ring steps and attacked Bray. The match officially started with Matt Hardy in control. Matt hit a couple of right hands in the corner. Wyatt posed in the corner and Matt gave him a standing ovation.

Matt Hardy planted Wyatt with a DDT. Bray got back to his feet and connected with a massive shoulder tackle. Wyatt applied a Chin Lock in the middle of the ring. Wyatt headbutted Matt Hardy and Matt rolled to the ring apron. Matt and Bray traded punches on the apron. Bray got the upper-hand and knocked Matt to the floor outside the ring.

Wyatt connected with a Clothesline and then started clearing off the announce table. Bray knocked Matt to the canvas with a Clothesline. Bray charged at Matt in the corner but Hardy got his boot up. Matt hit a Tornado DDT off the second rope. The crowd was once again completely silent and Corey Graves tried to play it off as strategy from the “Woken Warriors” in the audience.

Matt hit a Side Effect and followed it up with an elbow off the second rope. Wyatt responded by hitting a Uranage and then a Senton for a two count. Wyatt mounted Hardy and punched him in the face a few times. A “Rusev Day!” chant broke out in the crowd as Wyatt climbed to the second rope. Coach said “it is almost like the crowd is playing into the craziness of these two Superstars”. I think they are bored because this feud has sucked is the more likely option.

Wyatt went for the Sister Abigail but Matt Hardy escaped. Bray hit a boot to the face but Hardy responded with a Twist of Fate for the pinfall victory.

I’ve been incredibly disappointed with this feud and tonight was no different. There is nothing exciting about “Woken” Matt Hardy right now and Bray Wyatt is a lost cause at this point. I thought this feud would give them both something unique to do on RAW every week. Instead, it has been a total bore and has done nothing for either Superstar.

Ronda Rousey Slammed Triple H Through A Table

Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle came down to the ring to introduce Ronda Rousey. Triple H stated that Rousey has earned the right to be called the baddest woman on the planet.

Ronda Rousey made her way to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Rousey shook hands with Triple H, Stephanie and Kurt Angle. Stephanie grabbed the microphone and she was booed. Rousey grabbed the microphone and the crowd chanted “Ronda Rousey!. Ronda teared up a bit and stated that she wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Roddy Piper. She added that she wants to make his family proud and earn WWE fans’ respect.

Triple H said that it was time to sign the contract. Triple H asked Rousey if she changed her mind and wanted any perks. Rousey stated that she wanted to be treated like any other Superstar. Triple H added that when Rousey signs the contract, she will be guaranteed a match at WrestleMania 34.

Rousey paused before signing the contract. RAW GM Kurt Angle said that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon couldn’t wait to sign Ronda Rousey because they wanted to manipulate her because of what happened at WrestleMania 31. Angle added that Triple H said “three years in the making and now we own the bitch”. Triple H cut him off and said that Angle was sick with the flu and escorted him out of the ring.

Stephanie admitted that they have been talking about Rousey since WrestleMania 31, because she impressed them. Kurt Angle grabbed the microphone again and claimed that Stephanie called Ronda a “has been” in her office and stated that even she could beat her in a match. Rousey got in Stephanie’s face and Triple H got back into the ring. Rousey shoved Triple H away. Triple H smiled and brought Stephanie McMahon to the ring apron. Triple H walked back towards Ronda and Rousey picked Triple H up and slammed him through a table.

Stephanie got back into the back in the ring and slapped Rousey in the face. The crowd chanted “you f***ed up!” and Stephanie quickly rolled out of the ring. Rousey grabbed the contract and signed it as the crowd cheered. Rousey then flipped the contract on Triple H and then exited the ring.

Well, it sure looks like Rousey will be facing Stephanie McMahon in some capacity at WrestleMania 34. The rumored match is Rousey and a tag partner versus Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. After tonight, it seems plausible that her tag partner will be Kurt Angle but we will find out over the next couple of weeks of RAW.

There were definitely some awkward moments during this segment. Rousey got caught up with the crowd chants and stumbled through her promo a couple of times. She will definitely get better with that over time. WWE fans can be tough when they see someone struggling, but that is what makes wrestling great. The fans let their voices be heard and not everyone is in favor of Rousey in WWE.

I’m sure Rousey will get better with promos as she gets more acclimated to being a WWE Superstar. She definitely has to because fans will eat her alive if she continues to struggle. In the end it wound up being a fun segment. All anyone will remember from it is Rousey slamming Triple H through a table and then Stephanie slapping her in the face.

Roman Reigns Will Face Brock Lesnar At WrestleMania

Roman Reigns, John Cena, The Miz, Elias, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman competed in the Elimination Chamber to determine who will face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34.

Elias brought his guitar to the ring and vowed to win tonight and go on to defeat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Elias asked the crowd what WWE stands for and the crowd shouted “walk with Elias!”. Elias noted that he was the last Superstar to enter the chamber and stated he was going to sit back and watch the other Superstars beat the crap out of each other.

Elias performed a song and noted that it wasn’t for the Las Vegas crowd because he doesn’t dedicate any songs for those that live in sin. Elias stated that he holds himself to a higher standard and dedicated the song to himself. Elias then performed a song that insulted the other Superstars in the match before he was interrupted by Braun Strowman. Braun came down to the ring and got in his pod. Elias got in his pod as well as John Cena’s music hit.

The Miz, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor started off the match as Cena, Elias, Strowman and Reigns were locked in their pods. The Miz tried to team up with Rollins to take out Finn Balor. Rollins declined and then The Miz asked Balor if he wanted to team up against Rollins. The Miz threw up the too sweet sign and Balor declined. Rollins asked Balor if he wanted to team up against The Miz. Balor agreed and the two launched The Miz out of the ring.

Rollins went for a roll-up but Balor kicked out at two. Rollins dragged Balor to the canvas and applied a Headlock. Balor battled to his feet but got an elbow to the face for his troubles. Balor hit a Dropkick and then delivered another one to The Miz when he got back into the ring. Finn chopped Rollins and The Miz across the chest.

Finn booted Rollins in the face and went for the cover but Seth kicked out at two. Rollins hit an Arm Drag for another two count. Balor escaped a Suplex and tried to roll-up Rollins. Seth kicked out and The Miz tried to roll-up Balor from behind. Balor kicked out but Rollins hit him with a Backbreaker. Seth then Clotheslined The Miz and hit him with a Suplex and a Falcon Arrow for two.

Seth hit a double Blockbuster on Finn and Miz and tried to cover them both but they kicked out. John Cena was then released from the pod and got into the ring with a smile on his face. Rollins and Cena had a stare down in the middle of the ring. Rollins defeated Cena in the Gauntlet match on Monday night.

Rollins shoved Cena and John cackled in his face. Cena dared Rollins to push him again and Seth obliged. Cena leveled Rollins with a shoulder tackle. Cena slammed Rollins to the canvas and then raised his hand in the air for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Rollins tried to boot Cena in the face but Cena caught him and brought him back to the mat. Cena slammed The Miz to the canvas and hit a double Five Knuckle Shuffle to Miz and Rollins.

Balo got back in the ring and hit a Slingblade on Miz. Finn geared up in the corner but ran right into a Superkick from Rollins. Cena then threw Balor and Seth to the corner. Cena showed off his ridiculous power by lifting Rollins and Balor on his shoulders. They both escaped and Rollins booted Cena in the face.

The Miz connected with a Neckbreaker on Rollins for a two count. Cena threw Balor out of the ring and to the chamber floor. On the other side of the ring, Seth slammed The Miz into the structure. Balor knocked Cena to the floor and stomped on his chest. Cena responded with a right hand to the face as The Miz connected with a Clothesline to Rollins in the ring.

Cena and Rollins had Balor and Miz perched up on the top rope on opposite corners of the ring. Cena connected with a Superplex on Balor and then Rollins hit a Superplex to The Miz as the countdown began. Roman Reigns was then released from his pod and entered the ring the 5th entrant in the Elimination Chamber match.

Reigns blasted Cena in the face with a right hand and then delivered one to The Miz. Reigns punched Balor in the face and looked at Seth Rollins. Rollins and Reigns circled each other for a moment. The Miz shoved Reigns from behind and Roman fell onto Rollins. The Miz planted Seth with a DDT.

Everyone was on their knees besides The Miz and The Miz started pointing at every Superstar. The Miz connected with It Kicks to every Superstar and then hit a bunch of them on Roman Reigns. Roman got back up and hit The Miz with a massive Clothesline.

Finn beatdown Reigns in the corner and then threw Rollins out of the ring. Reigns used to the time to regroup and hit a Clothesline off the second rope to Balor for another two count. Reigns clubbed Balor across the chest several times in the corner and then threw him across the ring. Roman went for a roll-up but transitioned into a Powerbomb. Reigns hit Cena with a Samoan Drop for two.

Roman connected with a Powerbomb to The Miz for two. The crowd chanted “get these hands!” as Braun Strowan looked on from his pod. Braun was released from his pod and immediately whipped Seth into the cage. Braun punched Roman in the face and then knocked Balor to the mat. The Miz ran away as Braun punched Cena in the face and headbutted Cena to the mat.

Rollins and Cena teamed up and attacked Braun Strowman. They tried to Suplex him but Strowman countered and Suplexed Cena and Rollins at the same time. Balor tried to leap onto Braun but Strowman caught him and casually tossed him onto Roman Reigns. Strowman turned his attention to The Miz who climbed on top a pod. Strowman quickly climbed up there and grabbed The Miz by his hair. Strowman slammed The Miz off the plexiglass above the pod and then threw The Miz onto the other Superstars in the ring. Braun posed on top of the pod as the crowd cheered.

Strowman got back into the ring and stared at Elias who was still in his pod. Braun stomped on Miz’ back and then clubbed him across the chest. Strowman clubbed Reigns across the chest and once again stared at Elias. Rollins attacked Braun from behind but Strowman shrugged it off and punched Seth in the face. Strowman lifted Seth above his head and threw him to the chamber floor surrounding the ring.

Braun lifted The Miz onto his shoulders and connected with a Running Powerslam to eliminate The Miz. Elias was then released from his pod and he took his sweet time getting out of there as Strowman was staring at him. Elias elected to not get out of the pod and shut the door.

Reigns, Cena, Balor and Rollins all attacked Strowman from behind and beat him down. Cena, Balor and Rollins lifted Braun up and Reigns planted Strowman with a Shield Bomb. All four men tried to cover Braun at the same time but Braun kicked out. Cena hit an Attitude Adjustment to Strowman and went for the cover but Braun kicked out at one. Reigns hit a Spear on Strowman for a two count. Rollins then hit a Curb Stomp on Braun and Strowman rolled to the floor outside the ring. Balor hit the Coupe de Grace to Strowman on the chamber floor.

Back in the ring, Cena hit Reigns with an AA. Rollins took out Balor with a Slingblade and then knocked Cena to the mat. Elias got out of his pod and unsuccessfully tried to pin Cena, Balor, Rollins and Reigns. Elias beatdown Reigns int he corner and then ripped his shirt off.

Elias leveled Cena with a knee and climbed to the top rope. Elias connected with an Elbow Drop to Seth Rollins for a two count. Reigns lifted Elias onto his shoulders but Elias escaped and then planted Reigns with an awesome Powerbomb for a two count. Strowman got back in the ring and threw Elias to the corner. Braun charged at him but Elias dodged it and Strowman slammed into the ring post.

Elias tried to lift up Strowman but collapsed to the canvas under Strowman’s weight. Braun then planted Elias with the Running Powerslam to eliminate Elias. It was now down to Strowman, Rollins, Reigns, Balor and Cena. The crowd sang “na-na-na-hey-hey-hey-goodbye!” as Elias walked up the entrance ramp.

Braun went for the Running Powerslam on Reigns but Seth connected with a knee that broke it up. Cena tried to leap onto Strowman but Braun caught him in midair and planted Cena with the Running Powerslam to eliminate it him. It was now down to Reigns, Strowman, Rollins and Balor.

Strowman shouted “who wants these hands?!” and then blasted Reigns and Rollins in the face. Finn Balor approached Strowman and traded shots with him. Finn hit a couple of kicks and then climbed to the top but Strowman grabbed him. Braun went for the Running Powerslam but Balor escaped. Balor hit two Dropkicks that knocked Braun to his knees. Balor connected with the Coup de Grace to the back of Strowman for a two count.

Rollins booted Balor in the face but Balor answered with an overhead kick of his own. Finn connected with the 1916 for two. Reigns got back into the ring and Balor greeted him with a Slingblade. Balor Dropkicked Reigns to the mat and then hit a Coup de Grace on Reigns. Strowman got back into the ring and grabbed Finn Balor and planted him with a Running Powerslam. Finn Balor was eliminated and it was down to Rollins, Reigns and Strowman.

Reigns and Rollins teamed up to try and eliminate Braun Strowman. They attacked him but Braun fought them off. Braun charged at Rollins but Seth ducked and grabbed the top rope and Strowman tumbled to the floor. Rollins and Reigns beatdown Strowman and then slammed him into the structure surrounding the ring a couple of times.

Seth Rollins attacked Reigns and threw him back to the ring. Seth hit a Clothesline and went for the Curb Stomp but Reigns avoided it. Roman went for the Superman Punch but Rollins ducked and connected with a Buckle Bomb to Roman. Reigns bounced off the turnbuckle and connected with a Superman Punch.

Braun lifted Rollins onto his shoulders but Seth escaped and climbed the chamber. Braun followed him as Seth kept booting him int he face. Reigns came up from behind and planted Braun with a Samoan Drop to the chamber floor. Braun rolled back into the ring as Seth stood on top of the pod. Rollins looked at the WrestleMania sign and then hit a Frog Splash to Strowman for a two count.

Reigns and Rollins once again teamed up against Strowman. Braun fought them off and then Dropkicked Reigns out of the ring. Seth hit a Superkick to Braun and followed it up with another one. Rollins went for the Curb Stomp but Braun countered into a Powerslam. Seth Rollins was eliminated and it was now down to Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman. Braun Strowman has now eliminated five Superstars in this match.

Strowman challenged Reigns to get in the ring as Roman was pacing on the chamber floor. The crowd chanted “get these hands!” as Reigns stared at Braun. Reigns got back in the ring and had a stare down with Strowman. Reigns hit a couple of right hands but Braun grabbed him by the throat and threw Roman out of the ring.

Braun went to the chamber floor and lifted Roman onto his shoulder. Reigns escaped and shoved Strowman into the chamber. Reigns leaped onto Strowman and bounced him into the structure. Strowman charged at Reigns but Roman got out of the way and Braun crashed through the pod. Reigns hit a Superman Punch and Braun rolled back into the ring. Roman hit a second Superman Punch and Strowman dropped to a knee.

Reigns geared up in the corner and went for the Spear but Strowman blocked it. Roman hit another Superman Punch and delivered a Spear to Strowman. Braun got right back up but Roman hit another Spear for the pinfall victory. Roman Reigns will now face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 34 for the Universal Championship. After the match, Strowman planted Reigns with a Running Powerslam. The crowd chanted “one more time!” and Braun obliged. Strowman then brought Reigns out of the ring and threw him through the plexiglass pod. Strowman posed as Elimination Chamber went off the air. Brock Lesnar will be on RAW tomorrow night to confront Reigns.

The Miz, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, Elias, John Cena, Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns put on a great Elimination Chamber match tonight. Unfortunately, everyone on the planet knew that Reigns was going to win the match. The crowd booed towards the end of the match, but got to go home happy after Strowman dismantled Reigns after the match. Reigns and Lesnar will most likely put on a solid match at WrestleMania 34. At this point, I’d rather see Roman Reigns as the Universal Champion than Brock Lesnar. At the very least Reigns is on RAW every week.

Overall, WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 was a disappointment in my opinion. The entire show was far too predictable to get all that invested in. Let us know your thoughts on the PPV in the comments below.

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