Top WWE NXT Star Tentatively Planned for Elimination Chamber

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According to a report from Fightful Select, former NXT Women's North American Champion Sol Ruca is tentatively scheduled to appear at the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber event in Chicago, Illinois. While Ruca may not be a participant in the Elimination Chamber match itself, her presence at the show is being discussed by WWE.

Why it matters

Sol Ruca is one of the rising stars in WWE's NXT brand, and her potential appearance at the Elimination Chamber could signal a further push for the talented performer onto the main WWE roster. The Elimination Chamber is a high-profile pay-per-view event, so Ruca's inclusion would give her valuable exposure to a wider audience.

The details

The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is scheduled for February 28, 2026 in Chicago. So far, four women have qualified for the Elimination Chamber match - Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley. Two more qualifying matches are set to take place on SmackDown and Raw this week. While Ruca may not be one of the six participants in the chamber match, WWE is reportedly considering having her appear at the event in some capacity.

• The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is scheduled for February 28, 2026 in Chicago.
• Ruca most recently appeared at the Royal Rumble in January 2026, where she was one of the last three competitors remaining in the match.
• Ruca also defeated Bayley at Saturday Night's Main Event in December 2025 and had several matches on SmackDown last year against the likes of Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green.

What they’re saying

What’s next

With two qualifying matches left for the Elimination Chamber women's match, it remains to be seen if Sol Ruca will be added to the lineup or if she will simply appear at the event in another capacity.