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Rhea Ripley and Randy Orton Secure WrestleMania 42 Title Shots
Rhea Ripley and Randy Orton earn WrestleMania 42 title matches after a dramatic Elimination Chamber; AJ Lee and CM Punk also shine in Chicago
The road to WrestleMania 42 took a dramatic turn at the Elimination Chamber in Chicago, where rivalries intensified, champions defended their legacies, and new title contenders emerged before a packed crowd.
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Saturday night’s event delivered high-stakes drama, chaos, and career-defining moments that will shape WrestleMania in Las Vegas this April.
Rhea Ripley emerged victorious in the Women’s Elimination Chamber, navigating a brutal field of Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James.
Ripley’s final Riptide on Stratton secured her a WWE Women’s Championship match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
In the Men’s Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton outlasted Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, LA Knight, Je’Von Evans, and Trick Williams.
The match saw the shocking return of Seth Rollins, who eliminated Paul before Drew McIntyre attacked Rhodes.
Orton capitalised on the chaos, striking Rhodes with a decisive RKO to earn his title shot.
The night also featured memorable championship bouts. CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor, surviving a brutal contest that included a top-rope fall and multiple signature reversals.
Meanwhile, AJ Lee captured the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, defeating Becky Lynch to claim her first title in over a decade in an emotional, high-intensity contest.
Chicago provided the perfect backdrop for shocking returns, decisive victories, and the setting of the stage for WrestleMania 42.
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With Ripley and Orton earning championship opportunities, Punk demonstrating resilience, and Lee making a triumphant return to gold, the path to WWE’s biggest event of the year promises unpredictability and excitement.
The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.
She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.
The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.
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