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The card for Elimination Chamber 2021 is all set, and with six matches scheduled to take place on the show, including two Chamber matches.
With matches that could help shape up the Mania card, this Sunday's show could be the kick that WWE needs ahead of their biggest show of the year. Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship reigns would be in danger as he battles five former Champions inside the Chamber.
His counterpart on SmackDown, Roman Reigns, has the easy way out as he has to defend his Universal Title against the winner of the other Elimination Chamber match, featuring probably the six best Superstars on the Blue Brand.
This Sunday's show promises to be a slobber-knocker, and here are the predictions for each match scheduled for the pay-per-view.
Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at Elimination Chamber
The lack of credible challengers for the Women's Tag Team Championship has hampered the division since the very beginning, and it doesn't seem that things are going to change shortly.
The fact that the current and previous challengers to Jax and Baszler have included the Women's Champion of either brand shows how badly WWE needs a couple of solid and permanent tag teams in the division.
The unlikely duo of Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair will challenge Jax and Baszler this Sunday at Elimination Chamber, and the result could go in favor of either team.
WWE still has Fastlane after Elimination Chamber on the road to WrestleMania. WWE could let Belair and Banks win at EC, only to have either of them turn on the other during a possible rematch at Fastlane. This would give WWE some time to build the anticipation for Belair's Mania opponent, and a surprising title change might also bode well for Elimination Chamber.
Prediction: Banks and Belair win the Tag Team Titles.
Asuka(c) vs. Lacey Evans for WWE RAW Women's Championship at Elimination Chamber
As of this moment, the RAW Women's Title match for Elimination Chamber is up in the air, thanks to the real-life pregnancy of Lacey Evans. However, whether this match takes place or Asuka defends the title against some other female Superstar, the result should only be one thing - a clean win for reigning RAW Women's Champion.
The Empress has been the top female performer in the past 12 months and deserves to enter WrestleMania as a champion.
Expect either Charlotte Flair or Alexa Bliss to confront or attack Asuka if the match doesn't happen, and for Asuka to defeat Evans with ease in case the match goes ahead as planned.
Prediction: Asuka leaves Elimination Chamber with the title.
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Keith Lee vs. Riddle for WWE United States Championship at Elimination Chamber
The United States Championship match set for Elimination Chamber can very well be the most exciting bout on the card. In Keith Lee and Riddle, Bobby Lashley faces two Superstars who are more than capable of carrying the US Championship on their shoulders with pride.
Riddle has been the target of several attacks from the Hurt Business over the past month, but it hasn't stopped him from getting back at Lashley now and then. On the other hand, Lee seems to be the only Superstar who can stop the juggernaut of Lashley and would certainly raise the prestige of the title even more.
Even though the match is still advertised for Elimination Chamber as a Triple Threat, Lee's participation in this match is still uncertain. This means that Elimination Chamber could very well be the night where The Bro gets his hands on his very first main roster title. Bobby Lashley has been very good with the title, but it is time for someone like Riddle to finally get his dues on the main roster.
A win for Lee is also a plausible option, but it would leave more impact if it happens at a big stage like WrestleMania.
Prediction: Riddle wins the US Championship at Elimination Chamber
Daniel Bryan vs. Jey Uso vs. King Corbin vs. Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens - #1 Contender Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Universal Championship
WWE's decision to have an Elimination Chamber match to earn the opportunity to face Roman Reigns later that same night can easily be termed a stroke of genius.
Not only does it portray Roman Reigns as a despicable heel, probably the biggest in the company, but it would also generate a lot of sympathy for whoever wins this Elimination Chamber match.
The chances King Corbin, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso are next to nil, given Reigns' position as a heel Champion. Among the babyfaces, each of Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens, and Cesaro would be credible opponents to Reigns at Elimination Chamber.
We have already witnessed Owens and Reigns tear the house down thrice in the recent past. A rivalry between Bryan and The Tribal Chief is too big a program to be wasted on a show like Elimination Chamber. Considering these two factors, Cesaro would be the perfect opponent for the Universal Champion this Sunday.
However, that also seems highly unlikely now that the Swiss Cyborg is involved in a feud with Seth Rollins. Owens and Reigns still have some unfinished business, so expect The Prizefighter to get a hard-fought win in the Elimination Chamber match.
Prediction: Kevin Owens last eliminates Daniel Bryan to become #1 Contender.
Roman Reigns vs. Winner of SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Universal Championship
Roman Reigns would probably have the easiest night for a Superstar this Sunday at Elimination Chamber, and that would be the perfect way to build more heat for the Tribal Chief heading into WrestleMania.
Not only has he managed to get himself out of a tentative title defense inside the Elimination Chamber, but he also now has the upper hand over on whoever he faces as his opponents, who would be carrying the wounds and injuries from their hard-fought Chamber win.
It seems most likely that it would be Kevin Owens facing Reigns, probably for one last time. But just like every other time, it won't be a big surprise if Owens again falls short and loses to the champion in a short but competitive match at Elimination Chamber.
It is the aftermath of the match, however, that has the potential to be the show-stealer. Edge could finally choose to challenge Reigns for the Universal Championship for WrestleMania, laying the stone for one of the most anticipated World Title matches in recent history.
Prediction: Roman Reigns gets an easy win but is confronted by Edge after his match.
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus - Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship
Unlike Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre has his hands full at Elimination Chamber as he defends his WWE Championship against five superstars who have, in the past, both held the Title on their shoulders and faced the wrath of the Elimination Chamber.
What makes this match even more interesting is that McIntyre could lose his title this Sunday, and there are no less than three Superstars who could take it away from the Scottish Warrior. AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and Sheamus are good contenders who could win the WWE Championship inside the Chamber.
With Edge expected to challenge Roman Reigns, the field is still pretty much open for the WWE Championship feud for Mania. Even though it sounds absurd to have someone like McIntyre lose the title so close to Mania, a surprise change to build some excitement probably sounds like the best option right now.
However, it is possible that McIntyre will survive the brutal Chamber match, only for The Miz to finally cash in his Money in the Bank contract to defeat a beaten and wounded McIntyre to win his second World Championship. Even though his reign won't be a long one and he won't be the WWE Champion post-Fastlane, The A-Lister should leave Elimination Chamber with the gold on his shoulder.
Prediction: - Drew McIntyre barely survives the Elimination Chamber; The Miz cashes in his Money in the Bank contract and wins the WWE Championship.
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