Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley emerged victorious in the men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches at the United Center in Chicago, securing their spots at WrestleMania 42. Orton defeated Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, and LA Knight, with crucial interference from WWE Undisputed champion Drew McIntyre and the surprise return of Seth Rollins. In the women's match, Ripley outlasted Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James.

Ripley's win was widely expected given her status as WWE's top female star, though critics noted it diminished the match's drama. She'll now challenge Jade Cargill for the women's championship at WrestleMania, marking her seventh consecutive appearance at WWE's biggest event. Orton's victory sets up a title shot against the winner of Friday's McIntyre-Rhodes match on SmackDown, where McIntyre will defend his Undisputed Championship.

Other notable moments included CM Punk retaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor in his Chicago homecoming match, and AJ Lee capturing the Women's Intercontinental Championship by submitting Becky Lynch. Lee's victory marks her first title win since returning from retirement, though questions remain about her ability to carry the mid-card women's division