Rhea Ripley delivered a dominant performance at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, winning the high-stakes Women’s Chamber match and securing her place at WrestleMania 42. The victory came inside Chicago’s United Center, where six of the top stars in the women’s division battled for a chance to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship on the biggest stage of the year.
Ripley entered the match late and made the most of her opportunity, eliminating Tiffany Stratton in the final moments with a powerful Riptide to seal the win. With the result, WWE has officially set up a blockbuster clash between two of the most dominant and physically imposing stars in the division.
Star-Studded Chamber Match Delivers High Drama
The Women’s Elimination Chamber featured Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Kiana James, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton and Rhea Ripley. The match began with Stratton and James, setting a fast pace early, while Asuka added intensity after entering and unleashing her signature offense.
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Alexa Bliss made a strong impact with high-risk moves from the structure, but chaos inside the chamber quickly shifted momentum. Raquel Rodriguez later entered and took control with a dominant stretch, eliminating both Asuka and Kiana James in a powerful sequence.
As the match narrowed down, Stratton eliminated Rodriguez after a big aerial move, setting up a final showdown with Ripley. The crowd witnessed a hard-fought finish, but Ripley’s strength and timing proved decisive as she pushed Stratton into the pod and finished the match with her trademark finisher.
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Elimination Order
| Order | Superstar Eliminated | Eliminated By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexa Bliss | Kiana James |
| 2 | Asuka | Raquel Rodriguez |
| 3 | Kiana James | Raquel Rodriguez |
| 4 | Raquel Rodriguez | Tiffany Stratton |
| 5 | Tiffany Stratton | Rhea Ripley |
WrestleMania 42: Power vs Power
With the win, Ripley now moves forward to WrestleMania 42, where she will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship. The matchup brings together two powerhouse performers and is expected to be one of the biggest women’s matches of the event.
Cargill has been presented as a dominant champion, while Ripley remains one of the most popular and established stars in the women’s division. The clash sets up a classic battle of strength, intensity and momentum as both competitors look to prove they are the true force of the division.
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The Women’s Elimination Chamber served as a key turning point on the road to WrestleMania 42. Injuries and shifting storylines had created uncertainty around the title picture, but Ripley’s victory now gives WWE a clear marquee direction for the championship.
After surviving one of the most dangerous matches in WWE, Ripley heads to WrestleMania with strong momentum and a chance to add another major title to her career, while fans prepare for a high-impact showdown between two of the division’s most dominant stars.
