The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble was a great show and fans were buzzing about it. With Liv Morgan and Roman Reigns emerging as the winners of the women’s and men’s Royal Rumbles, the wrestling world is now looking forward to the next premium live event – the Elimination Chamber Cage Elimination Chamber event.

The upcoming big event will be held on February 28th at the United Center in Chicago, IL. While the build is expected to begin on the upcoming RAW show, here are five early predictions for WWE’s 2026 Elimination Chamber match.

#5. Cody Rhodes expected to win men’s steel cage title

Following the unfortunate aftermath of the Hell Three Stage race earlier this year, Cody Rhodes Currently, he is tasked with rematching Drew McIntyre and regaining the Undisputed WWE Championship.

While the Royal Rumble was supposed to be the night of “The American Nightmare,” McIntyre’s dreams of winning a third consecutive Royal Rumble were dashed when he showed up out of nowhere and eliminated him with a Claymore Kick.

Arguably, this could be part of a storyline that fuels the feud between Cody and the Scottish Warriors. If this is confirmed, Rhodes is likely to win the Men’s Elimination Chamber match against Drew at WrestleMania 42. However, this is only possible if Roman Reigns chooses World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.

#4. Bianca Belair expected to return and win Women’s Steel Cage Championship

Bianca Belair Been out of the ring for a long time now. Many fans speculated that EST would return at the Royal Rumble and win the 30 Women’s Ropes Classic. However, this is not the case.

That said, WWE seems to be saving Bianca Belair’s return for when fans least expect it. With that in mind, the jaw-dropping incident could lead to a surprise return for EST in the Women’s Steel Cage Match and a huge win.

#3. CM Punk VS Finn Balor II

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back Looking for Balor Although he failed to win the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk on his home court, it seems that he has not given up on his dream of becoming a world champion.

On last week’s RAW, he attacked The Best in the World during his title match with AJ Styles, and the message seemed clear: He’s coming back for a bigger challenge. Since Prince is not participating in the men’s Royal Rumble, it is likely that he will challenge Punk for the gold at WWE Elimination Chamber.

#2. Roman Reigns may turn on CM Punk

Roman Reigns Win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Championship. Now there are rumors that he may choose World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.

If that happens, OTC may attack The Second City Saint at WWE Elimination Chamber in order to hype up their upcoming showdown, where he may defend the World Championship and turn the tables in the process.

#1. Chris Jericho could make a surprise return

There are reports that Chris Jericho will return to WWE after his contract with AEW expired last year. It is speculated that he will return at the Royal Rumble. Since that didn’t happen, the creative team may end up booking his comeback at an upcoming premium live event in order to give Chicago fans a moment to cherish.