The Road to WrestleMania took an unexpected twist with the return of “The Final Boss,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has his eyes set on the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes.
In a surprise appearance on SmackDown Friday, The Rock summoned Rhodes to the ring and offered him the opportunity to be “his champion,” with the promise of elevating Rhodes’ career to heights beyond his wildest dreams.
“The American Nightmare” owes The Rock an answer on Saturday, March 1 at WWE Elimination Chamber in Toronto, streaming live exclusively on Peacock.
Did @TheRock just say to @CodyRhodes what we think he said?! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5Nkvu2Vtg5
— USA Network (@USANetwork) February 22, 2025
John Cena, who is set to retire from in-ring action at the end of this year, will look to kick-start his quest for a record-breaking 17th world championship by winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match and securing a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE title at WrestleMania 41 in April. The winner of the women’s Elimination Chamber match will earn a shot at Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania.
Elsewhere on the card, friends turned foes Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens clash in an unsanctioned match and hometown hero Trish Stratus teams up with Tiffany Stratton to take on Nia Jax and Candice LeRae.
How to watch 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber
- Date: Saturday, March 1
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Rogers Centre (Toronto, Canada)
- Streaming: Peacock
2025 WWE Elimination Chamber match card*
The Rock comes to WWE Elimination Chamber to see if Cody Rhodes will agree to be “his champion”
Men’s Elimination Chamber match:
John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Logan Paul vs. Damian Priest
(winner receives Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41)
Women’s Elimination Chamber match:
Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Roxanne Perez
(winner receives Women’s World Championship match against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 41)
Tiffany Stratton & Trish Stratus vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens (unsanctioned match)
*Card subject to change
How do WWE Elimination Chamber matches work?
The goal of the Elimination Chamber is to be the last wrestler standing. Two fighters start in the ring while four others are locked in pods. Competitors are then released from the pods one-by-one into the ring. Opponents can be eliminated by pinfall or submission.
How long are Elimination Chamber matches?
WWE Elimination Chamber matches are usually at least 30 minutes in length, with entrance intervals for each of the additional fighters at around 3-5 minutes.
What do the winners of the Elimination Chamber matches get?
The winners of the men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber matches will earn the opportunity to have their own title fights in April’s WrestleMania, which you can also stream exclusively on Peacock!
Who has won the most Elimination Chamber matches?
Triple H! He holds the record for the most Elimination Chamber victories with four (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009).
Has John Cena ever won an Elimination Chamber?
John Cena has no shortage of experience in Elimination Chamber matches, having competed in seven over the course of his legendary career. The 16-time World Champion has won three times (2006, 2010, 2011). Will Cena, in his final Elimination Chamber this weekend, tie Triple H for the record (4) ?
Where is WWE Elimination Chamber in 2025?
Oh Canada! 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber will be held at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Did you know?
This will be the first WWE event at the Rogers Centre in Toronto since WrestleMania 18 in March 2002, which featured the legendary “Icon vs. Icon” clash between The Rock and “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan. It took two Rock Bottoms and a People’s Elbow for The Rock to secure the victory in front of one of the loudest crowds in professional wrestling history.
ICON vs. ICON
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2024
22 YEARS AGO TODAY@TheRock vs. @HulkHogan#WrestleManiahttps://t.co/t0QVjiPCpx pic.twitter.com/ULqZNfmC7b
Can I watch Elimination Chamber on Peacock?
WWE Network, including Elimination Chamber and all Premium Live Events, is available in the United States exclusively on Peacock Premium for $7.99/month. Details available at PeacockTV.com.
