Orton and Stratton Qualify for Elimination Chamber

WWE SmackDown Results Highlight Upcoming Showdown

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Randy Orton and Tiffany Stratton secured their spots in the upcoming Elimination Chamber matches during a compelling episode of WWE SmackDown on February 6th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stratton defeated Chelsea Green and Lash Legend in a triple threat match, while Orton prevailed in a hard-fought battle against Solo Sikoa and Aleister Black.

Why it matters

Stratton and Orton's victories position them to challenge for championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42, adding high stakes to the Elimination Chamber event. The episode also saw continued tensions between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, hinting at further disruptions to McIntyre's road to WrestleMania.

The details

Stratton's win marked a return to form for the former WWE Women's Champion, as she reversed Green's 'un-pretty-her' maneuver and finished with her signature 'PME' to claim the spot. Orton's victory came after he expertly countered Sikoa's Samoan Spike with his signature RKO. The Men's Elimination Chamber winner will earn a shot at McIntyre's WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, but McIntyre's path has been complicated by Rhodes's surprise attack and the involvement of Jacob Fatu.

  • The event was held on February 6, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • The Elimination Chamber event is scheduled for February 28, 2026 in Chicago.

The players

Randy Orton

A veteran WWE wrestler who has qualified for the Men's Elimination Chamber match for the tenth time.

Tiffany Stratton

A former WWE Women's Champion who has secured her spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match, positioning her to challenge for a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42.

Drew McIntyre

The current WWE Champion, whose road to WrestleMania 42 has been complicated by the actions of Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu.

Cody Rhodes

A WWE wrestler who has launched a surprise attack on Drew McIntyre, hinting at further disruptions to the champion's plans.

Jacob Fatu

A wrestler who has joined Cody Rhodes in attacking Drew McIntyre, further escalating the tension.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be heading to the Elimination Chamber and one step closer to a championship opportunity at WrestleMania.”

— Tiffany Stratton (newsdirectory3.com)

“I've been to the Elimination Chamber many times before, and I'm ready to do whatever it takes to win and earn a shot at the WWE Championship.”

— Randy Orton (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The stakes are high as the winners of the Elimination Chamber matches will earn championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42. Fans can look forward to further developments in the feud between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, as well as the women's tag team division, in the lead-up to the Elimination Chamber event.

The takeaway

The events of WWE SmackDown have set the stage for a dramatic lead-up to the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 42, with Orton and Stratton's victories and the intensifying rivalry between Rhodes and McIntyre promising compelling storylines for WWE fans.