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We are hours away from WWE Elimination Chamber 2022. The event is set to be one of the biggest shows on the road to WrestleMania.
Top superstars will look to gain momentum by putting up jaw-dropping performances on the show, and a lot of it will come down to the creative team's booking decisions. While the show looks promising on paper, there are quite a few things WWE should avoid at the upcoming premium live event.
Here, we look at things that shouldn't happen at Elimination Chamber and things that should. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#5 Should happen at WWE Elimination Chamber: Roman Reigns retires Goldberg
Last month, Goldberg made a surprise return on SmackDown and challenged Roman Reigns to a title match. The two superstars haven't been involved in several big segments in the weeks leading up to the Elimination Chamber premium live event. However, this match has also been in the making for two years.
Reigns was supposed to face Goldberg at WrestleMania a couple of years ago. However, he had to take a break amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to Reigns' eventual return at SummerSlam 2020, which completely changed his career because he was now the Tribal Chief.
Fast forward to 2022, Reigns is one of the biggest heels in the entire business and the longest-reigning Universal Champion in WWE history.
It is highly unlikely that his iconic title reign will come to an end at Elimination Chamber. But this match could still be memorable if WWE raises the stakes. We might see him beat Goldberg and cause the latter to retire after their title match. It would be a great way to mark the end of the Hall of Famer's in-ring career.
The creative team can then plan Goldberg's farewell at WrestleMania or SmackDown after Elimination Chamber. Considering his age, it is borderline unfair to have him risk everything when he still steps inside the ring for big matches.
Retiring him will also add another accolade to Roman Reigns' dominant run in WWE. "I am going to Goldberg, Goldberg!" said the Tribal Chief last week. Can you imagine a list of accomplishments that Paul Heyman could narrate if Reigns actually manages to retire the WCW icon?
Moreover, it wouldn't reflect badly on Goldberg if he loses to the biggest WWE superstar in his last match.
If Reigns successfully retains his title, he would become the only person ever to beat every Universal Champion in WWE history. Technically, he didn't beat Seth Rollins and former superstar Bray Wyatt. He still managed to retain his title against them.
Every week, The Tribal Chief is looking to create new records, and he might as well add another huge milestone to his illustrious career with a victory over Goldberg.
#4 Shouldn’t happen at WWE Elimination Chamber: Bobby Lashley loses the title
Bobby Lashley will put his WWE Championship on the line in an Elimination Chamber match against Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Riddle, AJ Styles, and Austin Theory.
The All Mighty has a huge task awaiting him inside the steel structure, and it would be difficult for him to retain his gold. However, it will be the right decision to allow Lashley to walk out of the show with his title.
He only won the championship last month, albeit due to Roman Reigns’ interference. His credibility will undoubtedly take a blow if he loses the WWE Championship within weeks.
Lesnar is an odds-on favorite to win the title, but he doesn’t really need the championship on the road to WrestleMania. The same can’t be said for Lashley.
The company is also planning another match between the two next month. If The Beast Incarnate is to win the WWE Championship before facing Reigns at WrestleMania, it would be better if he dethrones Lashley next month after The All Mighty has had a decent run with the title.
#3 Should happen at WWE Elimination Chamber: Becky Lynch retains her gold
Lita is set to challenge Becky Lynch for the RAW Women’s Championship at Elimination Chamber. The Hall of Famer stated that she had another run left in her. However, it is unlikely that she will dethrone Lynch as the champion, especially considering the latter’s dominant run since her return at SummerSlam.
The women’s division desperately needs other superstars to step up and connivingly enter the main event picture. Anyone who takes the title from Becky Lynch at WrestleMania will get a wonderful opportunity to establish themselves as a top talent in the business.
It would be much better if someone from the current roster gets to do that job instead, which won’t happen if Big Time Becks loses her title to Lita this Saturday.
#2 Shouldn’t happen at WWE Elimination Chamber: The Usos lose the tag team titles
The Usos are enjoying a dominant run as the SmackDown Tag Team Champions. They have been portrayed as an unbeatable duo as part of The Bloodline. At Elimination Chamber, they will put their tag team titles on the line against The Viking Raiders.
While it is great to see someone other than The New Day stepping up to the challenge, it is unfortunate to realize that no other team on SmackDown look like they can take the title from The Usos, at least not on paper.
The build-up to this tag team feud has been quite underwhelming so far. Erik and Ivar are former champions, but their recent run on the blue brand has been far from credible. It would not make sense to have them dethrone The Usos.
Instead, the champions should retain their tag team gold and move on to a more well-balanced feud with another tag team on the road to WrestleMania.
#1 Should happen at WWE Elimination Chamber: Alexa Bliss becomes championship contender
Earlier this week, WWE revealed that Alexa Bliss will be the final contestant in the women’s Elimination Chamber match, which will crown the next challenger for the RAW Women’s Championship. Apart from Bliss, the match will feature Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H., Liv Morgan, and Doudrop.
While everyone on the card is worthy of picking up the victory in the high-stakes match, it should ultimately end with Bliss walking out with the opportunity.
She spent the last few weeks undergoing therapy to cope up with the loss of her beloved doll, Lilly. Bliss has spent a lot of time playing with that gimmick since Bray Wyatt’s departure from the company. But now, it is time to let her enter the championship picture once again and take on the challenges as her true self.
If Alexa Bliss doesn’t win, WWE should have Rhea Ripley win the match and get a title shot at WrestleMania. The Nightmare has spent a lot of time away from the title, and her recent performances prove that with the right booking, she will be one of the most brutal competitors in the women’s division.
