WWE Elimination Chamber - February 25, 2018

[Bill Casey]

FEBRUARY 25^TH 2018


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#1 Contender Match

John Cena vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
vs. Elias vs. The Miz vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor





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If Nia Wins, She Gets Added to The Wrestlemania Title Match
Asuka vs. Nia Jax





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WWE RAW Women's Championship

Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Mickie James vs.
Sasha Banks vs. Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose





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Grudge Match
Woken Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt





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WWE Contract Signing
Rowdy Rhonda Rousey



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WWE RAW Tag Team Championship
The Bar vs. Titus Worldwide









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KICKOFF SHOW
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WWE Kickoff Match
The Balor Club vs. The Miztourage

[Bagel]

If Miz has to miss Wrestlemania, I think a good way to get the title off him is have Braun and someone else (Cena?) crash through a pod and Miz picks up the cheap pin on one or both. Braun challenges him to an IC title match, because it's 99% certain Reigns gets the Universal title. Not my ideal scenario but it's better than just throwing Braun into the ATG match.

[PurePlayer]

Why would Miz miss Mania?

[virms]

Why would Miz miss Mania?

His wife is due right around that day. Although Miz seems like the guy that wouldn't miss mania no matter what.

[Donald]

Can't remember all WrestleMania buildups, but are they usually as predictable as this?

I'll be rooting for Elias on this one because that most certainly would be the most surprising thing to happen.

[VHS]

I'm a dreamer. Miz winning EC, main eventing Mania again, becoming IC/Universal Champion, and becoming a father would make me cry rivers of joy tears.

[Nash Diesel]

I'm not sold on Elias so seeing him in the mix with those names just seems so out of place.

[Bagel]

Can't remember all WrestleMania buildups, but are they usually as predictable as this?

I'll be rooting for Elias on this one because that most certainly would be the most surprising thing to happen.

Last WM felt like by Survivor Series 2016 it was already detailed for most of the card what was going to happen.

[Donald]

I'm not sold on Elias so seeing him in the mix with those names just seems so out of place.

Yeah but it'd be better than Roman Lesnar.

[Bagel]

I'm not sold on Elias so seeing him in the mix with those names just seems so out of place.

He's developed nicely on RAW which is surprising considering it seems like they get all the guys Smackdown builds up first. About that, I could see him moved to Smackdown after Mania as it feels like he's already been involved with every major name on RAW not named Brock Lesnar.

[greebull]

I'd assume that we're also going to get another Matt vs. Wyatt match at this show.

The Bar will most likely be defending the titles against Revival... So what the heck is Rollins going to do if Jordan can't wrestle because of his neck?!?

[Nash Diesel]

Yeah but it'd be better than Roman Lesnar.

No way. I'd even take another round of Orton v. Cena over Elias v. anyone.

He's developed nicely on RAW which is surprising considering it seems like they get all the guys Smackdown builds up first. About that, I could see him moved to Smackdown after Mania as it feels like he's already been involved with every major name on RAW not named Brock Lesnar.

I think for me it's that he's too much of a gimmick. There's really nothing about him other than he plays the guitar and gets the cheapest of cheap heat every night. Somehow it's winning over fans but I still stand by the fact that some fans are just heels themselves so of course they're going to root for Kevin Owens, Elias, etc. over the babyfaces.

Plus his ring work is very lackluster. But again, that's my personal opinion.

[BGMaverick]

I'm not sold on Elias so seeing him in the mix with those names just seems so out of place.

He deserves it based on the fact he's gotten over the crowd. Based on work rate (if that's the metric to use), he doesn't deserve it.

[virms]

Still waiting for my Rock/Elias concert showdown.

[Bagel]

No way. I'd even take another round of Orton v. Cena over Elias v. anyone.



I think for me it's that he's too much of a gimmick. There's really nothing about him other than he plays the guitar and gets the cheapest of cheap heat every night. Somehow it's winning over fans but I still stand by the fact that some fans are just heels themselves so of course they're going to root for Kevin Owens, Elias, etc. over the babyfaces.

Plus his ring work is very lackluster. But again, that's my personal opinion.

Yeah his ring work .... well, needs some work. He's not the most exciting in the ring, and outside of "Walk With Elias!" there isn't too much to him, but it's hard to deny that the act has caught on, even if it's a simple catchphrase and repetitive routine. He is like a poor man's Bobby Roode as far as it being mostly about the gimmick, and not as good as Roode in-ring, but midcard WWE should be each guy's ceiling.

Still waiting for my Rock/Elias concert showdown.

This has to happen, maybe at Wrestlemania as the opening segment on the main show.

[Nash Diesel]

He deserves it based on the fact he's gotten over the crowd. Based on work rate (if that's the metric to use), he doesn't deserve it.

That's the mind boggling part. How is this even over? Is it over due to repetition? Like certain fans are just like fuck it he's not going away let's play along. The guitar is a magical instrument as well so it's definitely hard to hold back from getting into something playing something even if it's what Elias is offering.

[PurePlayer]

I am a big fan of Elias. he has the look, gimmick seems to be over, and his work rate is improving. i really liked his matches with Balor and Reigns

[BGMaverick]

That's the mind boggling part. How is this even over? Is it over due to repetition? Like certain fans are just like fuck it he's not going away let's play along. The guitar is a magical instrument as well so it's definitely hard to hold back from getting into something playing something even if it's what Elias is offering.

It's because it feeds into multiple beasts. It's easy heat with the guitar. It's not like he sings the same exact thing (verbatim) over and over so in that sense, it's not entirely lazy. He (or whoever wrote it) added some clever wit with the Walk With Elias/WWE tie-in. Part of the appeal in wrestling is crowd participation. This is an easy way to get them involved. Whether it's antagonizing the fans by being a prick, or singing at a wrestling show, it's riling the crowd up.

[PurePlayer]

The Bar will most likely be defending the titles against Revival... So what the heck is Rollins going to do if Jordan can't wrestle because of his neck?!?

Balor

[BGMaverick]

Balor

If Miz isn't working with Braun (which was a thought), it seems ideal for Bálor to work with Miz. Very easy to weave that into a six-man or let things play out one-on-one.

[Nash Diesel]

It's because it feeds into multiple beasts. It's easy heat with the guitar. It's not like he sings the same exact thing (verbatim) over and over so in that sense, it's not entirely lazy. He (or whoever wrote it) added some clever wit with the Walk With Elias/WWE tie-in. Part of the appeal in wrestling is crowd participation. This is an easy way to get them involved. Whether it's antagonizing the fans by being a prick, or singing at a wrestling show, it's riling the crowd up.

The other part that's weird about Elias is that he tends to flip flop during his segments as a babyface and heel. It doesn't even feel like he's luring in fans to diss them. There's no "Ah shut up" after everyone chants "Walk With Elias". THEN he will do the song where he rips on the city.

I will say this....They were in Des Moines last night and the part where he said he made a big mistake turning down the Super Bowl show was pretty funny considering we had a shit ton of snow and ice roll through yesterday which is why it looked like half the arena was empty.

[Bill Casey]

His wife is due right around that day. Although Miz seems like the guy that wouldn't miss mania no matter what.

Hear me out on this. They have the baby in the ring and Miz holds it up while his theme music plays...

[virms]

I foreseen Vince exploiting this.

Miz has been using count outs and dq's to keep his ic title so at mania Kurt books the match that if he loses in any manner he loses the title. In the middle of his match Kurt comes out and stops the match to tell miz his wife has went into labor so he has a choice. Leave the match and get counted out and lose the title or be there for the birth of his baby. Kurt hopes he chooses wisely.

Or replace Kurt with Steph or triple h or hell vince

[Sasori]

I missed the first half of RAW. Why is Nia getting a chance to be added to the title match at 'Mania?

Hear me out on this. They have the baby in the ring and Miz holds it up while his theme music plays...

Maryse should give birth in the ring.

[Bill Casey]

I missed the first half of RAW. Why is Nia getting a chance to be added to the title match at 'Mania?

Basically it was all just announced...
Nia wasn't in the chamber and Asuka wasn't getting the night off...

[Sasori]

Basically it was all just announced...
Nia wasn't in the chamber and Asuka wasn't getting the night off...

So they just added that stipulation for the hell or it? Eliminated from the Rumble. Not in the Chamber. Gets a potential Title Shot at 'Mania. Makes complete sense

[Bill Casey]

Well, I mean, if anyone beats the number one contender, they have claim to a title shot...

[Morrison]

So they just added that stipulation for the hell or it? Eliminated from the Rumble. Not in the Chamber. Gets a potential Title Shot at 'Mania. Makes complete sense

her singles match against asuka a couple weeks was stopped because of a leg injury, then she had to be ganged up on to be eliminated from the rumble. her getting this shot at asuka isn't without merit or buildup.

[thegoat]

That said, they could probably have had Angle explain the reasoning.

[Bluegunn]

I am at a loss what to do with Rollins. I guess a random 6 man tag.

[Bill Casey]

I am at a loss what to do with Rollins. I guess a random 6 man tag.

If it's true Rollins has a nagging back injury, they might as well give him some extra rest before mania...
Alternatively, something like Tag Team Turmoil would be a light load for Rollins and Jordan...

[Sasori]

It's being reported that ticket sales are not good for EC. The rumor is that Rousey's contract signing was added in an attempt to boost sales. That didn't work, so now they're offering a 2 for 1 deal to try sell as many as they can. I don't have a link, but the Observer's report was picked up by all the usual sites so it's easy to find.

[mth]

[Sabrina]

His wife is due right around that day. Although Miz seems like the guy that wouldn't miss mania no matter what.

I watched him on Road Rules and the RW/RW challenges on MTV back in the day. I think his wife would completely understand because he was so hell bent back then on his dream to wrestle.

[NWo4LifeOr2Years]

I'm not sold on Elias so seeing him in the mix with those names just seems so out of place.

You don't need to buy anything;
You just need to....

Walk
With
Elias

[Nash Diesel]

I watched him on Road Rules and the RW/RW challenges on MTV back in the day. I think his wife would completely understand because he was so hell bent back then on his dream to wrestle.

I don't know, Maryse definitely seems like she runs the show in that relationship.

[Donald]

She shouldn't be doing any running while pregnant.

[Bill Casey]

WWE has added two matches...

- Titus Worldwide vs. The Bar (Tag Titles)
- The Club vs. The Miztourage (Kickoff Show)

No clue if The Revival will show up in any capacity...

[Andrew6586]

She shouldn't be doing any running while pregnant.

It’s actually supposed to be healthy for a pregnant woman to exercise. I remember a few years ago I read about a woman who wa nine months pregnant, finished running a marathon and went into labor. That’s a crazy freaking day.

[Donald]

I'm sure the baby would have a lifetime of feeling like I do for a few days after being on a cruise.

[Tainted Eclipse]

man this undercard is abysmal.

[Badger]

man this undercard is abysmal.

Yeah. Tag title match they've done many times on TV and it's asafe bet The Bar are retaining going by the predictable "lose non-title, win when titles are on line" which they've already done here! Give Raw more tag teams.

Asuka/Nia, they've done thisumpteen times as well presenting Nia as a threat.

Bray/Matt they already killed with having Bray win the first one. Not progressed beyond constant laughing.

Women's Chamber match could've been built way better. If they really want to present the women as equal to the men,shoukd've given them stipulation matches too like who enters first or last.

The Men's Chamver is theonly match that's been built well.

[greebull]

Notable Elimination Chamber Match Win-Loss Records:

Competing Tonight:
Cena 3-3
Miz 0-2

(For everyone else competing in the Chamber tonight, it’s their first time.)

Other Notable EC Match W-L Records:

HHH 4-2
Taker 1-2
Bryan 1-2
HBK 1-3
Punk 1-3
Orton 1-5
Jericho 1-7
Big Show 0-4
Sheamus 0-4
Kane 0-5

[Jitters]

Hi I will be watching EC tonight I'm more excited about the women's match tbh I'm guessing Alexa will win but still I think this match might just steal the show.

[Peter Griffin]

[Jitters]

Do they start to hint at the Ronda/Steph rivalry toinght?

[MTR]

Yeah the undercard on this is not the best in the world. I hate that we already got a crappy Hardy/Wyatt match on Raw a while back. Looking forward to the chamber matches but just not sure about anything else.

[rom7878]

Nia wins tonight by using a caddle prod

[AudioDynamite]

I'd love to say I am watching it but the stupid Network isn't even loading.

[Jitters]

I think Asuka will win clean she needs to look strong after all.

[rom7878]

Did they just call gallows and Anderson kids lol

[StevieV]

Nia wins tonight by using a caddle prod

Wtf is a caddle

[Bill Casey]

I'm okay with Roman winning and going onto have what will probably be a great rematch with Lesnar...
I'm okay with Roman defeating Lesnar at mania to a chorus of nuclear boos...

I got Nakamura winning the rumble, so I'm very happy...

[rom7878]

Think Sasha wins here

[Jitters]

I'm okay with Roman winning and going onto have what will probably be a great rematch with Lesnar...
I'm okay with Roman defeating Lesnar at mania to a chorus of nuclear boos...

I got Nakamura winning the rumble, so I'm very happy...

I am not feeling as enthusiastic about it but I know the whole story has been building to this point, I am however excited about the outcome after WM and to see what new rivalries are to come.

[rom7878]

I hope Finn has a chance at the title this year he deserves it if you had jinder the jobber as champ for 8 months you can have finn

[Jordo]

Did the chamber have the LED screens on the corners last year?

Shit looks goooood

[Andrew6586]

Did the chamber have the LED screens on the corners last year?

Shit looks goooood

Yeah they changed it last year. It looks better in my opinion.

[MTR]

I am not really okay with Roman winning. I was at one point but honestly over time I really want to see Braun go on to WrestleMania. I mean I want to see Finn main event but not sure I want to see Finn vs Brock.

[Jitters]

Not too keen on the new look tbh Jordo but I understand it was a dangerous structure.

[Badger]

Bayley to go the whole hog only for Sasha and/or Bliss to screw her.

[Andrew6586]

I am not really okay with Roman winning. I was at one point but honestly over time I really want to see Braun go on to WrestleMania. I mean I want to see Finn main event but not sure I want to see Finn vs Brock.

It should be Braun. They keep building him as a monster yet he never wins any big matches. He’s becoming a joke. Plus he’s ten times more over than Reigns. Vince has lost it.

[Jordo]

In remembered they redesigned it but I didn't remember the LED things.

I shouldn't of brought it up. The people disliking the fact that they made it more open and safer are gonna a piss me off.

[Badger]

It should be Braun. They keep building him as a monster yet he never wins any big matches. He’s becoming a joke. Plus he’s ten times more over than Reigns. Vince has lost it.

Braun just won the gaunlet match...

[darkhorse]

In remembered they redesigned it but I didn't remember the LED things.

I shouldn't of brought it up. The people disliking the fact that they made it more open and safer are gonna a piss me off.

I like the new design. I think the cubic layout feels more natural.

[Jitters]

Didn't it make camera angles awkward aswell though the old structure?

[Jordo]

Sasha looks fucking terrified

[Andrew6586]

Braun just won the gaunlet match...

It means nothing. What do you get for that?

[Sasori]

Are those "Let's Go Bayley!" chants I'm hearing?

[Badger]

Nothing wrong with the design.

[darkhorse]

It means nothing. What do you get for that?

You get to be fed to The Guy

[Andrew6586]

You get to be fed to The Guy

Exactly.

[Tainted Eclipse]

this is a really good match so far.

[Andrew6586]

That’s the best spear we will see tonight.

[Badger]

It means nothing. What do you get for that?

It was a biiig match, the longest in Raw history. Besides, Braun's won plenty like putting Kane on the shelf for example.

I think you have Reigns on the brain because he may win tonight.

[Terrible Tony Bones]

the rubber padded elimination chamber

[darkhorse]

That's it, Absolution: tenderize Bayley's back so Sasha can stick the knife in with ease

[Jordo]

Mandy's top rope knee/vtrigger looked super slick.

Cool super hero landing

[Stocky]

Sasha looks fucking terrified

Deville looks scared

[Andrew6586]

It was a biiig match, the longest in Raw history. Besides, Braun's won plenty like putting Kane on the shelf for example.

I think you have Reigns on the brain because he may win tonight.

I’m assuming this is sarcasm. Was anyone impressed by Braun coming out last and dominating? My 2 year son could put Kane on the shelf at this point. May win? If Reigns doesn’t win you can pick my pic and signature until Mania.

[Donald]

I’m assuming this is sarcasm. Was anyone impressed by Braun coming out last and dominating? My 2 year son could put Kane on the shelf at this point. May win? If Reigns doesn’t win you can pick my pic and signature until Mania.

I was more than impressed.

[Peter Griffin]

I’m assuming this is sarcasm. Was anyone impressed by Braun coming out last and dominating? My 2 year son could put Kane on the shelf at this point. May win? If Reigns doesn’t win you can pick my pic and signature until Mania.

Are you related to NWO? You miserable bore.

[darkhorse]

It would make too much sense to have Braun face Brock at WrestleMania

Which is precisely why it'll be Roman vs. Brock

[ckauffman28]

Dana white just posted a pic with him and lesnar with a smiley face... I'd assume lesnar is in Vegas as well

[Supernovametalstar]

It should be Braun. They keep building him as a monster yet he never wins any big matches. He’s becoming a joke. Plus he’s ten times more over than Reigns. Vince has lost it.

I'm okay with Roman winning at Mania, get the big win over Lesnar. But then have Braun come out and challenge him immediately. Crowd would be really into that. They've had it were Bret lost to Yokozuna, then Hogan came out and challenged him right away, and won, so it's not like it's totally out of the realm of possibility. Then have Braun win. Both guys get a big Mania moment, then build to the series of rematches for the next couple ppvs.

[Badger]

I’m assuming this is sarcasm. Was anyone impressed by Braun coming out last and dominating? My 2 year son could put Kane on the shelf at this point. May win? If Reigns doesn’t win you can pick my pic and signature until Mania.

The whole audience maybe?....."We want Strowman "We want Strowman!"

[darkhorse]

I hate to see Mandy go but I love watching her walk away

[Badger]

I was more than impressed.

As was I.

[Andrew6586]

Are you related to NWO? You miserable bore.

Here we go with Peter again. I’m shocked you didn’t resolve to childish name calling because you aren’t smart enough to think of something clever. You live boring people. After all you like Reigns. Have fun eating whatever garbage Vince feeds you.

[Badger]

It would make too much sense to have Braun face Brock at WrestleMania

Which is precisely why it'll be Roman vs. Brock

We can only hope.....

[Andrew6586]

The whole audience maybe?....."We want Braun!" "We want Braun!"

Oh I agree that it was the right call. But an impressive victory? He beat a guy who had just had a match. I’m glad he won but the match meant nothing.

[Badger]

Oh I agree that it was the right call. But an impressive victory? He best a guy who had just had a match. I’m glad he won but the match meant nothing.

Fucking hell dude, such a sourpuss.

[Beefy]

I'm enjoying this. Thought Sasha looked great earlier

[Andrew6586]

Fucking hell dude, such a sourpuss.

It’s true though. Did anyone think the Miz had a shot? Not a sourpuss just realistic.

[Badger]

Eliminations going way too quick here.

Alexa trying to escape is nice though.

[Beefy]

Sasha'a heel run is going to be great.

[Andrew6586]

Finally the Sasha turn!

[Sasori]

Sasha turns on her BFF and the crowd cheers.

[darkhorse]

Poor Bayley. She'll always be Sasha's lapdog.

[Andrew6586]

These three should have a really good match.