Full card predictions for WrestleMania 42 after WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

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Note: This article doesn’t include the matches that have already been announced. It focuses strictly on the bouts that are likely to happen following the events of the PLE in Chicago.

#4. Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Championship Match

Randy Orton won the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, earning a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. Drew McIntyre once again attempted to cost Cody Rhodes a potential win, which infuriated SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis.

On the Elimination Chamber Post-Show, The National Treasure officially announced that McIntyre will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Rhodes this week on the blue brand.

The Stamford-based promotion is seemingly planning to do the unthinkable by booking The Prodigal Son win back the gold. This potential angle would allow the company to book a dream contest between The Viper and The American Nightmare at The Showcase of the Immortals.

#3. Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre

On the latest episode of SmackDown, the Scotsman cost Jacob Fatu his Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Logan Paul. Jey Uso was mysteriously attacked and ruled out of the Elimination Chamber Match, leading to a bout between Fatu and Paul.

The Samoan Werewolf could make McIntyre taste his own medicine by costing him his title match against Rhodes on SmackDown next week. This would set up a grudge match between The Scottish Warrior and the real-life Bloodline member.

#2. AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match

Elimination Chamber also saw AJ Lee make her comeback to singles competition against Becky Lynch. The Black Widow not only captured a big win over The Man, but also won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

This was the third time the two crossed paths in the ring. They first squared off in a mixed tag team match at Wrestlepalooza 2025 before being on opposite teams in last year’s Women’s WarGames bout.

The rivalry between Lee and Lynch is far from over. Hence, fans could see the two lock horns for the final time at WrestleMania 42.

#1. Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul

The Men’s Elimination Chamber Match ended chaotically. Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Logan Paul were the final three when a new masked man tried to enter the steel structure but was held back by security personnel. The assailant’s mask was ripped off, and he turned out to be an unknown individual.

Amid the chaos, the original attacker entered the structure. He targeted The Maverick, hitting him with a superkick and a Stomp. Seth Rollins was the man in disguise.

The attack cost Paul a potential win in the Elimination Chamber Match. Now that both Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed are out with injury, Seth Rollins could face the YouTube sensation at The Show of Shows.