Randy Orton Wins 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match

Posted By: Patrick A Ganczewski on Feb 28, 2026

The Men’s Elimination Chamber main event delivered chaos, surprise returns, and a dramatic finish as six top stars battled for a championship opportunity at WrestleMania.

The match featured Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, LA Knight, and Logan Paul. With Jey Uso sidelined earlier in the week following an attack by a masked individual, Paul entered the bout amid controversy, accompanied by Austin Theory and Paul Heyman.

Trick Williams made a thunderous entrance to loud chants, competing in his first Elimination Chamber match. LA Knight followed in his second appearance inside the structure, while Logan Paul entered third, already a veteran of the unforgiving environment. Randy Orton was the final Superstar locked inside a pod, on the verge of surpassing John Cena’s record for most time spent in the Chamber.

Je'Von Evans and Cody Rhodes were selected to start the match, immediately setting a blistering pace. Evans showcased his athleticism and creative offense, attacking from seemingly impossible angles. Rhodes eventually grounded the high flyer, driving Evans face first into the steel and asserting control. Commentary emphasized that Rhodes appeared especially desperate, knowing what was at stake.

Trick Williams was the first to enter from a pod, instantly making an impact by dropping Rhodes. Williams and Evans revisited their NXT rivalry with stiff strikes and counters. Logan Paul entered next and was immediately overwhelmed in a three on one assault. The trio battered him around the chamber and even launched him through a pod.

LA Knight soon joined the fray and locked his focus squarely on Paul. Knight battered him against the steel before chaos erupted atop one of the pods. Knight, Evans, and Paul traded blows high above the ring. In a major moment, Knight delivered a BFT to Evans on top of the pod, leaving bodies scattered throughout the structure.

Randy Orton’s arrival shifted the momentum. The Viper methodically dismantled everyone in sight with clotheslines and powerslams. The match pace intensified as eliminations loomed.

Evans soared with a Frog Splash on Williams, but Logan Paul quickly capitalized with the Paulverizer to eliminate Evans. Knight nearly scored a pin on Rhodes, but hesitation from the official cost him. Moments later, Paul struck Knight with a low blow and rolled him up for another elimination.

Paul’s opportunism continued. After Rhodes hit Cross Rhodes on Williams, Paul shoved him aside and stole the pin to eliminate Williams, marking his third elimination of the night.

The chaos escalated when a masked man stormed the ring but was swiftly unmasked by Adam Pearce, revealing a decoy. The real shock came seconds later as the true masked attacker appeared and revealed himself to be Seth Rollins. Rollins attacked Paul, paving the way for his elimination and narrowing the field to Orton and Rhodes.

With the Chamber down to two, Drew McIntyre stormed the ring and blasted Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship. He set up for a Claymore, but Orton intervened with an RKO to McIntyre. Rhodes responded with Cross Rhodes on the champion, only for Orton to strike out of nowhere with another RKO on Rhodes.

Orton covered Rhodes to secure the victory and punch his ticket to WrestleMania.

Randy Orton now stands as the number one contender, emerging from one of the most chaotic Elimination Chamber matches in recent memory.