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Elimination Chamber 2021, one of the final pit-stops on the road to WrestleMania, is scheduled to take place this weekend. This is certainly not a pay-per-view that fans can afford to miss because of the twists and turns that could happen before WrestleMania.
Do keep in mind that Edge and Bianca Belair have not yet informed us about their WrestleMania opponents. While that is unlikely to change by Elimination Chamber 2021, more pieces should fall into place this weekend.
Here are three heel turns and two face turns we could potentially see at Elimination Chamber 2021. Please air your thoughts about every turn mentioned in this article in the comments section below.
Moreover, don't hesitate to put your fantasy booker hat on and list your own heel and face turns in the very same column.
#1 Keith Lee turns heel at Elimination Chamber 2021 and joins The Hurt Business
There are rumors doing the rounds that Keith Lee may miss Elimination Chamber 2021. However, the Triple Threat Match for the WWE United States Championship is still advertised for the show, and until something changes from WWE's end, we'll assume that the match is happening.
Bobby Lashley has been very vocal about wanting Keith Lee in The Hurt Business:
"Keith has earned respect from a lot of people. He has been going out there and doing everything he has to do. I think he’s the kind of person who might need a little Hurt Business in his life to take him to that next level. He is ready to breakout, as are others." said Lashley
Let's assume that Lashley defeats Keith Lee and Riddle and then extends an olive branch to Lee at Elimination Chamber 2021. Maybe Lee turns heel at this time, inflicting major hurt upon Riddle.
#1 RETRIBUTION surrounds the ring at Elimination Chamber 2021, turning Bobby Lashley face
There is a very good reason why Elimination Chamber 2021 could be the site for a major face turn. Bobby Lashley has been very vocal about wanting a match against Brock Lesnar, and it'll be strange to see two heels tussling in such a contest.
One of the two men needs to turn face for such a big showdown, and Bobby Lashley should be the good guy, on this occasion. Imagine RETRIBUTION surrounding the ring at Elimination Chamber 2021, trapping the participants of the United States Championship match in the ring.
Mustafa Ali has made it clear that he wants to enter the United States Championship picture, and starting a RETRIBUTION vs. Hurt Business feud at Elimination Chamber 2021 is the best way forward. MACE and Slapjack could maybe mix it up in the tag team picture as well.
This is not a face turn that comes out of the blue at Elimination Chamber 2021, because The Hurt Business and RETRIBUTION have quite the history, feuding with one another.
#2 Asuka displays her true colors at Elimination Chamber 2021, betraying Charlotte Flair
Asuka was scheduled to compete at Elimination Chamber 2021, defending the WWE RAW Women's Championship against Lacey Evans. Following the announcement of her pregnancy, which is not a 'work', it does seem like the match has been shelved for now. In such a scenario, it makes sense for her to clash against Charlotte Flair, the only other real challenger at the required level.
It doesn't make sense for both of these women to remain babyfaces in such a scenario, especially if you consider how tensions have built up between them.
It was Charlotte Flair losing control, infuriated by the growing closeness between her father, Ric Flair and Lacey Evans, that led to the Elimination Chamber 2021 match anyway. It makes all the sense in the world for Asuka to turn on Charlotte Flair, who hasn't really been the model tag team partner at Elimination Chamber 2021. Because we've only seen her as a comedy character recently, this may be a fresh coat of paint.
#2 Jey Uso stands tall at Elimination Chamber 2021 and then Roman Reigns destroys him
So let's just assume that Jey Uso stands tall at Elimination Chamber 2021 and has to face Roman Reigns later in the night. Even though the two of them may be aligned, Roman Reigns has not treated his family with the respect he claims he has for them. In fact, do you remember how he cracked a chair across Uso's back?
Roman Reigns could come out at Elimination Chamber 2021 to celebrate his cousin's victory and then, out of the blue, he could destroy Uso, laying him out on the mat.
Through this process, Jey Uso could turn face at Elimination Chamber 2021 and the final installment of the Uso vs. Reigns feud could play out at Fastlane. This way, we get a WWE Universal Championship match with a backstory, which is not a throwaway clash. Last we checked, Jimmy Uso was still a babyface, and this could be the foundation for a reunion of the brothers at some point.
#3 Apollo Crews finally turns heel at Elimination Chamber 2021 to align with Roman Reigns
Before we talk about Elimination Chamber 2021, have you checked out how former WWE head writer Vince Russo booked Roman Reigns' path all the way to WrestleMania 37? If Edge and Roman Reigns are indeed going to fight, Christian is almost guaranteed to get involved in the match.
Roman Reigns may call upon a familiar face to assist him at Elimination Chamber 2021, to help him retain the WWE Universal Championship. This man is Apollo Crews, someone he knows very well considering their backstage interaction not long ago.
Yes, Apollo Crews has shown heelish tendencies, but he's not fully embraced his dark side yet. At WWE Elimination Chamber 2021, he may show the world that he has sold out for good, aligning himself with the Head of the Table.
Are there other heel and face turns that we have missed out on?
Please let us know in the comments below and explain why you think the said people need a change in their gimmicks.
