WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Preview: Countdown Show Highlights Matches

Live stream of the pre-show countdown will feature analysis and interviews ahead of the big event.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:31am

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The last major WWE pay-per-view before WrestleMania 42 takes place on Saturday, with the Elimination Chamber 2026 event being held at the United Center in Chicago. A live countdown show will air beforehand, featuring analysis from the likes of Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, and Big E, who will break down the key rivalries and matches on the card.

Why it matters

Elimination Chamber is a crucial stop on the road to WrestleMania, with the winners of the men's and women's chamber matches earning title shots at the biggest event of the year. The countdown show will help build anticipation and hype for the pay-per-view, which features several high-profile title matches.

The details

The men's Elimination Chamber match will feature Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Logan Paul, Trick Williams, and Je'Von Evans, with the winner earning a shot at Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship. The women's chamber match will see Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James compete for a title opportunity against Jade Cargill. Additionally, AJ Lee will challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, while CM Punk defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Finn Balor.

  • The live stream for the WWE "Elimination Chamber 2026" countdown show will begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  • The countdown show will air for two hours prior to the pay-per-view event.

The players

Michael Cole

A veteran WWE commentator who will be part of the countdown show panel.

Wade Barrett

A former WWE superstar who will provide analysis on the countdown show.

Big E

A current WWE superstar who will be featured on the countdown show.

CM Punk

The reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who will defend his title against Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber 2026.

Finn Balor

The challenger for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, looking to dethrone CM Punk at the pay-per-view.

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What’s next

The winners of the men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches will earn title shots at WrestleMania 42, setting the stage for the biggest event of the year.

The takeaway

The Elimination Chamber 2026 countdown show will provide crucial analysis and build-up for the pay-per-view, which features several high-stakes title matches that will have major implications on the road to WrestleMania.