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By Fernando Quiles Jr
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The last major PLE before WWE "WrestleMania 42" takes place on Saturday, which means a countdown show for "Elimination Chamber 2026" will be airing live. The event will be held at the United Center in Chicago. You expect the likes of Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, and Big E to be featured on the countdown show.
The panel of experts will walk fans through the rivalries that have led to "Elimination Chamber 2026." That includes the two chamber matches and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between titleholder CM Punk and Finn Balor. Punk is scheduled to face Roman Reigns at "WrestleMania 42," but the countdown will break down Balor's odds of disrupting that plan.
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Elimination Chamber 2026 Match Card Preview
The winner of the men's chamber match will earn a shot at Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship this April in Las Vegas. The participants will be Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Logan Paul, Trick Williams, and Je'Von Evans. Paul earned his spot in the chamber match when he defeated Jacob Fatu on "SmackDown." Paul replaces Jey Uso, who was a part of an injury angle on Friday.
The women's chamber match will feature Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James. A shot at Jade Cargill's WWE Women's Championship is at stake. Ripley has emerged as a big favorite after she and Iyo Sky lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship to Nia Jax and Lash Legend on "SmackDown."
Fans in Chicago will give a warm greeting to AJ Lee, who will challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Lee and her husband, Punk, could both walk out of the United Center with gold. Punk has his aforementioned world title match against Balor.
Countdown Live Stream
The live stream for the WWE "Elimination Chamber 2026" countdown show will begin at 5 p.m. ET. The panel will provide analysis for two hours. There will also be superstar interviews prior to the PLE airing.
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