5 Elimination Chamber records that you should know

Elimination Chamber is scheduled to take place this Sunday, and the match behind the name has a long and storied history. The Chamber match debuted as the main event of Survivor Series 2002 and has been held on 25 different occasions. WWE changed its big post-Royal Rumble PPV name from No Way Out to Elimination Chamber in 2010. Some would argue that making the event eponymous to its signature match makes it feel like a more important occasion. This nearly 20-year-old match has altered the careers of various individuals, and the event itself has done the same over the last 10 years.

The structure has created a lot of records during its journey, and with it being used for the last 18 years, many legends in the business have participated in the match. Moreover, the younger, up-and-coming stars have been catapulted to greatness, thanks to their exposure to the massive steel cage.

Every event has some records to boast, and the Elimination Chamber is no different. It is with this in mind that I list five records from the event, and in case you wish to stay ahead and updated with the latest rumors in the field of professional wrestling, feel free to follow DropKick DiSKussions on Twitter and subscribe to Sportskeeda's channel on YouTube so that you don't miss out on any new podcast.

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#5 Triple H has won 4 Elimination Chamber matches and holds the record for most wins

Triple H is a four-time winner inside the Elimination Chamber.

The 'King of Kings' has the highest number of wins inside the steel structure. Triple H lost his World Heavyweight Championship in the first Elimination Chamber match at Survivor Series 2002, but he took home a win at SummerSlam in 2003, where The Game successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship in the second-ever Chamber match by eliminating Goldberg.

He won the vacant World Heavyweight Championship at New Year's Revolution in 2005 when he last eliminated former Evolution stablemate Randy Orton in a contest that saw the winner of the first edition of the match, Shawn Michaels, serve as the special guest referee.

The Cerebral Assassin won his third match inside the Chamber at No Way Out 2008, which earned him the opportunity for a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 24 against Randy Orton and John Cena. His fourth and final win came the following year at the same event, this time winning the WWE Championship, after dethroning Edge (who was the first man eliminated) and he pinned The Undertaker to earn the final elimination.

#4 Only twice have the first 2 entrants also been the final 2 left

The Undertaker and Batista went bell-to-bell in 2008.

The Elimination Chamber match that featured SmackDown and ECW Superstars at No Way Out 2008 gave the fans a night to remember. The match saw The Undertaker and Batista start the proceedings of the match while Finlay, MVP, The Great Khali, and Big Daddy V were locked in the pods.

The two Superstars that started the match were also the only men remaining at the end, with The Deadman winning the match after beating Batista after spending nearly 30 minutes in the ring. He would go on to defeat Edge to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 24 later that year.

The match was intense, and this was not the only match where the Superstars started and ended the match. The second pair of wrestlers to achieve this feat is that of Rey Mysterio and Edge. They started as well as ended the match where it went for over 31 minutes and 30 seconds.

#3 The longest Elimination Chamber happened in 2018

John Cena and Braun Strowman were part of the 7-man Elimination Chamber.

Elimination Chamber match tests the patience of a Superstar and also ensures that the fans in the arena and the ones watching at home have the best experience. The legendary commentators like Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross, as well as, Superstars have said it countless times that this match changes the career and shape of a Superstar.

It is true because we have seen so many matches where wrestlers have fought tooth and nail to win the match. 2018 hosted the longest Elimination Chamber match in history as the match went on for 40 minutes and 15 seconds, where Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Finn Bálor, John Cena, Elias, and The Miz to win a shot at the WWE Universal Championship match at WrestleMania 34.

The Big Dog got his opportunity against the Brock Lesnar but came up short and got pinned by the current WWE Champion at The Grandest Stage of them All.

#2 Braun Strowman holds the record for eliminating most people in one match

5 Elimination Chamber Eliminations in 2018

Braun Strowman is called the 'Monster Among Men' for a reason, and the 6 feet 8-inch tall Superstar showcased his prowess inside the chamber in 2018 when he eliminated a total of 5 wrestlers from the match. It is a record that is currently intact, and no Superstar from the past or present has been able to surpass it.

He was a part of the match where the winner would get an opportunity for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 34. Roman Reigns had his hand raised when the bell rang, but it was the dominant performance from the current Intercontinental Champion that took everyone by surprise.

Braun was projected as the next big thing in the company, but the wrestler never got his due credit until he won a singles competition for the gold and was crowned the new Intercontinental Champion. He is a powerhouse performer, and we can expect him to create another record when he takes on three wrestlers in a 3-on-1 handicap match for the Intercontinental Championship.

#1 Chris Jericho has the most number of eliminations overall

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'Le Champion' is currently a part of All Elite Wrestling and is involved in a storyline with Jon Moxley, who is the current AEW Champion. The two wrestlers give the fans something amazing to witness every week, but before we talk about the records that the former AEW Champion has created in the new company, let's talk about his record at the Elimination Chamber.

Chris Jericho has a career elimination record of 10 and is also the superstar with the most Elimination Chamber appearances (8). Y2J is a great performer between the ropes and has proved his in-ring prowess during his time in the WWE. He was a part of the first three Elimination Chamber matches, that were held at Survivor Series, SummerSlam, and New Year's Revolution in 2002, 2003, and 2005 respectively.

He is currently not a part of the WWE roster, but his performance and his records continue to shine in the company.