The WWE WrestleMania 40 card is shaping up to be a blockbuster after significant developments at the Elimination Chamber. Following the intense clashes in Perth, two highly anticipated matches have been earmarked for the grand stage of WrestleMania 40.
During the men’s Elimination Chamber match, AJ Styles intervened in a pivotal moment, preventing LA Knight’s aspirations for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40. Meanwhile, the match also witnessed Logan Paul’s shocking attack on Randy Orton with brass knuckles, costing The Viper his chance at the World Heavyweight Championship.
Speculations regarding the fate of these rivalries at WrestleMania 40 surged, with discussions centering on potential multi-man matches involving these contenders and Kevin Owens, who has also been embroiled in a heated feud with Logan Paul.
According to Wrestling Observer reports, Dave Meltzer confirmed both singles matches, Styles vs. Knight and Paul vs. Orton, for WrestleMania 40. Meltzer stated, “Coming off the Chamber show, those at WWE have confirmed both bouts, AJ Styles vs. LA Knight and Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton, that yesterday’s show appeared to set up. Both are right now listed for Mania.”
It will be intriguing to observe how WWE plans to announce these reported matches for WrestleMania 40.
Two huge matches confirmed for WWE WrestleMania 40 at Elimination Chamber
WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia, confirmed two mega matches for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. In the men’s elimination chamber, Drew McIntyre emerged victorious after Logan Paul attacked Randy Orton with knuckles. This allowed Drew McIntyre to recover and secure the win. This victory officially sets up McIntyre to face World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40.
In the women’s elimination chamber match, Becky Lynch triumphed when she pinned Liv Morgan with the Manhandle Slam. The main event of the Elimination Chamber featured Rhea Ripley defending her title against Nia Jax. In an intense battle, Ripley managed to overcome Jax, retaining her title. This victory officially sets up Ripley to face Lynch for the Women’s World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.