5 Mistakes WWE made at Elimination Chamber 2021

#2. Why was Roman Reigns handed such an easy title defense at WWE Elimination Chamber?

Roman Reigns has to be the luckiest superstar in WWE at present, since his night could have turned out very similar to Drew McIntyre's. Instead, the Universal Champion was able to negotiate a way that he wouldn't have to step into The Elimination Chamber structure. Rather, he would face the challenger immediately afterward.

There was a belief that the WWE Universal Championship match would be a few matches later and would be much more competitive than it actually was. But this wasn't the case.

Reigns strolled out after the Elimination Chamber had lifted and took on Daniel Bryan, who had already gone through five other men after starting the Chamber off alongside Cesaro. Bryan stood no chance and the match was over in minutes.

This was a very easy night for the man who looks to be main eventing WrestleMania in a few weeks time. The only saving grace for SmackDown here was the fact Edge decided to send a message to Reigns following the match.