During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, the first competitors for the men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber matches were revealed. In the women’s qualifier, former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton battled against Rush Legend and Chelsea Green, with Nia Jax supporting Legend and Alba Fire in Green’s corner. Chelsea Green nearly secured victory with a coast-to-coast move on both Stratton and Legend, but Nia Jax pulled her out of the ring just in time. Later, Stratton countered Green’s Unprettier attempt and executed her signature move, the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, to claim the win.
The men’s main event featured Aleister Black taking on Randy Orton and Solo Sicore in a Triple Threat match. Prior to the bout, it was suggested that Chicaa was targeting other members of the MFT faction; earlier, Tama Tonga had defeated Shinsuke Nakamura, but the whereabouts of the rest of MFT remained unclear, with Wyatt Sixx’s influence hinted at. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre appeared to hype the event before being interrupted by Trick Williams, who pledged to stay ringside throughout the match. The match ended when Orton delivered an RKO to Black, followed by a surprise RKO on Sicore, securing the victory and his spot in the Elimination Chamber.
Fan Take: This episode of SmackDown is especially exciting for WWE fans as it sets the stage for what promises to be intense Elimination Chamber contests, showcasing both established stars and rising talent. Randy Orton’s win, in particular, signals the return of a veteran threat, adding depth and unpredictability to the upcoming pay-per-view, which is great for keeping fans invested in the evolving storylines.
