5 Things to note from WWE Elimination Chamber (2020)

By Avik Das
Modified Mar 10, 2020 10:42 IST
What a show it was!
What a show it was!

The final pay-per-view before WrestleMania 36 is over, and it certainly delivered an incredible show. Filled with a number of good matches, including the two traditional Elimination Chamber bouts, the show lived up to the hype. While one title changed hands, we also witnessed a shocking return.

Daniel Bryan beat Drew Gulak in the opening match of the night. The Street Profits retained their titles successfully against Seth Rollins and Murphy, while Andrade also picked up a victory over Humberto Carrillo. The tag team Elimination Chamber match was arguably one of the best Elimination Chamber matches in the history of the pay-per-view, as we witnessed some jaw-dropping moves from all six tag teams. With the help of The Undertaker, Aleister Black managed to avenge his previous loss by pinning AJ Styles. Braun Strowman lost the Intercontinental Championship, and Shayna Baszler won the women's Elimination Chamber match.

Here we talk about five things to note from Elimination Chamber.

#5 The US Title could be defended against multiple men at WrestleMania 36

Andrade, the US Champion, put the belt on the line against Humberto Carrillo. It was not the first time they collided in the squared circle. Nevertheless, the two great performers always deliver whenever they square off.

It was definitely a good match, but Carrillo's dream of capturing the gold didn't become reality. Given Andrade lost the past two matches since his return, he didn't have momentum before heading to the match, but he rose up when it mattered most. Having beaten Carrillo again, a big hint was dropped regarding the future of the US Championship storyline.

Besides Carrillo, Rey Mysterio and Angel Garza are also part of this storyline and hence, Andrade might have to defend the belt against multiple men at the Grandest Stage of Them All. While Angel Garza teamed up with Andrade last week, the former would not mind turning on the latter if he receives a title opportunity.

#4 Braun Strowman could have another disappointing WrestleMania

One of the most anticipated matches of the night was for the Intercontinental Championship, which was a Handicap match. Braun Strowman had to defend the Intercontinental Title against three other men, making it a difficult task for The Monster Among Men. Even though Strowman showed his grit, the numbers game proved too much for him, and he failed to retain the belt. Sami Zayn was the one, who pinned Strowman at Elimination Chamber.

Winning his first singles title on the main roster, Strowman was speculated to have a lengthy title reign, but it didn't happen. He remained champion for just a few weeks. However, it took three men to dethrone Strowman, keeping his stature as a monster intact.

Strowman hasn't been fortunate to have a relevant match at the Showcase of Immortals, and it looks like the scenario could be the same this year. While he won Andre the Giant Battle Royal match last year, he claimed the RAW Tag Team Titles with a child at WrestleMania 34. After losing the Intercontinental Championship at Elimination Chamber, it is ambiguous if Strowman will take part in an important match in Tampa Bay.

#3 Aleister Black's possible WrestleMania opponent

Aleister Black and AJ Styles locked horns in a singles bout at Elimination Chamber, which was a rematch from RAW last week. Unlike their previous match, it was a No Disqualification match, making it easier for The OC to get involved. Well, The OC interfered the match, yet Black had the last laugh.

As expected from Black and Styles, they produced an awe-inspiring match. It was a treat for the fans, as Black's striking ability met Styles' agility in the squared circle. Taking advantage of the stipulation, The OC tried influencing the result of the match. However, The Undertaker showed up and delivered a vicious Chokeslam to Styles, allowing Black to hit a Black Mass and pick up the win.

Well now since it is confirmed that Styles will be facing The Undertaker at the Showcase of Immortals. Meanwhile, something could be in the store for the Dutch Destroyer as well, and it was hinted at Elimination Chamber. With less than four weeks left for WrestleMania 36, WWE doesn't have time to build a new feud for Black. Continuing the feud from Elimination Chamber, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson could take on Black in a Handicap match at the event.

#2 Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins are likely to have a singles match

Led by Seth Rollins, Monday Night Messiah have been ruling RAW for a while. Their domination, however, became stagnant after losing the RAW Tag Team Championship last week, when The Street Profits defeated Murphy and Seth Rollins to win the twin belts. As a result, the two teams faced each other in a rematch at Elimination Chamber.

Winning the title last week, it was the first title defense for The Street Profits, and they could not afford to lose it. It was an incredible tag team match, but The Street Profits stood tall to retain the twin belts at Elimination. Similar to RAW last week, Kevin Owens played a major role at Elimination Chamber, helping The Street Profits to retain the twin titles.

Not just during the match, Owens made his presence felt, giving a Stunner to Seth Rollins. The rivalry between Owens and Rollins was visible again at Elimination Chamber, hinting a possible singles match. Judging by what transpired this week on RAW, the two men are likely to collide in a single match at WrestleMania 36.

#1 Shayna Baszler will be the one to dethrone The Man

A huge women's Elimination Chamber match took place, which was inside the colossal steel structure. The expectations were high from all six women, and it was the main event of the night. While it wasn't an extraordinary match, the result of the match confirmed a WrestleMania match.

Shayna Baszler, who was a favorite to win the match, showed her mettle by delivering an incredible performance. The Queen of Spades dominated the entire match and eliminated all five competitors alone, including her major threat, Asuka. Winning the women's Elimination Chamber match, Baszler has earned the right to challenge the RAW Women's Championship at the Show of Shows.

Given the remarkable performance from Baszler, it is safe to say that Lynch is set to face her biggest threat to date. If Baszler could replicate her dominant performance at WrestleMania 36, she shouldn't find it difficult to dethrone The Man. The match has already generated interest, and the build-up of the RAW Women's Championship should be highly intense.

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