WWE Elimination Chamber Rumor Roundup: major twists planned, huge return canceled, Cody Rhodes to show up?

We are less than 24 hours away from WWE Elimination Chamber, and this year's edition promises to be exciting. Set to air from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this will be WWE's last major stop on the Road to WrestleMania 38.

A total of eight matches have been announced for the show, including two Chamber matches - one with the WWE title on the line and the other to determine the new #1 contender for the RAW Women's Championship.

With so many things happening in the world of professional wrestling over the last few weeks, all eyes will be on WWE to deliver big with this event.

To get you up to speed with all that's going around, here are the top rumors that could have an impact on WWE Elimination Chamber 2022. Be sure to let us know your thoughts and predictions for the show in the comment section below.

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#5. WWE has planned some major twists for Elimination Chamber

According to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE could be planning some major twists and turns at Elimination Chamber. Meltzer hinted that this could lead to a title vs. title match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38:

“I was told twist and turns coming on this show, so I don’t know what those would be," said Meltzer. "I know that there was a push to do title vs title which means Brock wins the Chamber and Roman beats Goldberg. I think most people kind of are expecting that," said Meltzer.

Roman Reigns is set to defend his Universal Championship against WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar is set to compete for the WWE title inside the Elimination Chamber against current champion Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Riddle, and Austin Theory.

#4. WWE initially had plans for Kurt Angle's return at the show

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle was originally planned to be at Elimination Chamber. According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, there were internal discussions to bring Angle as a special guest referee for a match on the show.

Kurt Angle was heavily rumored to return at last month's Royal Rumble. The Olympic Gold Medalist was backstage as well, but he didn't enter the Rumble match.

There were also discussions for Angle to be involved in the current rivalry between RK-Bro and The Alpha Academy on RAW. However, those plans have also fallen through.

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#3. Unique stipulation to be added to Ronda Rousey's match

Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited return to WWE last month at the Royal Rumble, winning the Women's Rumble match. While many expected her to challenge Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's title, she instead chose SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair as her WrestleMania opponent.

At Elimination Chamber, Rousey is set to team up with Naomi to take on Flair and Sonya Deville. However, PWInsider has reported that a unique stipulation will be added to this match: Ronda Rousey will wrestle with one arm tied behind her back in Saudi Arabia.

"Ronda Rousey will wrestle with one arm behind her back at the WWE Elimination Chamber this Saturday 2/19, PWInsider.com has confirmed. Rousey and Naomi will be wrestling Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville at the event in Saudi Arabia. The stipulation will be revealed as part of this Friday's Smackdown episode, which was taped last week in New Orleans. Friday's Smackdown episode will feature an in-ring contract signing between the two teams."

This could be WWE's way to further strengthen Ronda Rousey before her WrestleMania showdown. Alternatively, this could be a way to hand the victory to Flair and Deville, who will certainly look to take advantage of the stipulation.

#2. Possible update on Goldberg's future after Elimination Chamber

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is set to challenge Universal Champion Roman Reigns for his title at Elimination Chamber. The match is two years in the making, as it was originally supposed to happen at WrestleMania 36 but was canceled due to Reigns pulling out at the last moment.

Goldberg's bout against The Tribal Chief is set to be the last on his current WWE contract, raising questions among fans if this could be his final match. However, Dave Meltzer has reported on the Wrestling Observer Radio that Goldberg is expected to re-sign with the company.

“I would expect that they would re-sign him," said Meltzer. "They’re not going to put the title on him unless he re-signs, I’m sure of that… I could see the argument because of being so high not to re-sign him, but I just sense that they probably will. One, to keep him away from the opposition, and the other, because they can afford to do it… Again, like the Saudis. There’s not too many guys from that era left."

The chances of Goldberg becoming the new Universal Champion at WWE Elimination Chamber 2022 are extremely low. However, fans might continue to see him wrestle occasionally for WWE over the next few years if he decides to sign a new contract with the company.

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#1. Cody Rhodes on his way to Saudi Arabia?

Cody Rhodes' departure from AEW and potential return to WWE has been the biggest talking point in the pro wrestling world over the past few days.

No one expected to see the former Executive Vice President of AEW return to WWE, but it seems like it could happen. Additionally, there is speculation that he could show up as early as the event in Saudi Arabia.

These rumors were fueled by a recent picture shared on Reddit of Cody Rhodes with a fan in a Polish airport. Fans have been wondering if he may have been there to catch a connecting flight to Saudi Arabia.

Whether The American Nightmare shows up at Elimination Chamber remains to be seen, as does who his first opponent might be.