WWE Raw rolled into Charlotte Monday night, delivering a jam-packed show. With the Elimination Chamber just weeks away, the final spots in both the men’s and women’s matches were up for grabs.
From Seth “Freakin” Rollins battling Finn Bálor in a thrilling main event to Roxanne Perez overcoming Raquel Rodriguez, the road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas is heating up. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the action, drama, and chaos that unfolded on Netflix’s WWE Raw.
The show kicked off with Sami Zayn addressing his former best friend, Kevin Owens, in a fiery promo. Zayn, still reeling from Owens’ betrayal, vowed to destroy him at the Elimination Chamber. However, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce interrupted, refusing to sanction the match due to Zayn’s physical condition.
Pearce suggested the only way the match could happen was under unsanctioned rules. Zayn, undeterred, accepted the challenge, warning Pearce that nothing would stop him from exacting revenge on Owens.
In a solid opening match, AJ Styles returned to the ring to face Dominik Mysterio, who was accompanied by Carlito. Despite interference attempts, Styles overcame the odds and delivered a Styles Clash to secure the win.
Post-match, Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker entered the ring, teasing an attack on Styles but instead laid out Mysterio, leaving fans wondering about his next move.
Dakota Kai and Ivy Nile squared off for a shot at Lyra Valkyria’s Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Nile targeted Kai’s ankle with a brutal ankle lock, but Kai fought through the pain and delivered a GTK to secure the victory.
With this win, Kai earned a rematch with Valkyria, keeping her dream of singles gold alive.
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther made his presence felt, entering through the crowd to confront his WrestleMania 41 opponent, Jey Uso. Gunther taunted Uso, questioning his ability to dethrone him at the biggest show of the year.
The confrontation escalated into a brawl, with security stepping in to separate the two. Uso stood tall, sending a clear message to The Ring General.
The rivalry between Penta and Pete Dunne continued with another hard-hitting match. Dunne dominated early with his signature joint manipulation, but a distraction from Ludwig Kaiser backfired, allowing Penta to capitalize and pick up the win.
After the match, Penta took out both Dunne and Kaiser, leaving no doubt about his dominance.
Roxanne Perez continued her meteoric rise by defeating Raquel Rodriguez in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. The match took a dramatic turn when Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Naomi interfered, distracting Rodriguez and allowing Perez to score the pinfall.
With this win, Perez joins her former mentor Bayley in the Chamber, while Rodriguez now faces the daunting task of sharing the structure with Belair and Naomi, who are out for revenge.
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston hit the ring to justify their brutal attack on Rey Mysterio last week. Blaming Mysterio for overshadowing younger luchadors, they were interrupted by Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde.
A brawl ensued, with the babyfaces sending The New Day retreating backstage.
The main event saw Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Finn Bálor clash for the final spot in the men’s WWE Elimination Chamber match. The two former Universal Champions delivered a back-and-forth classic, with Rollins targeting Bálor’s injured knee and Bálor focusing on Rollins’ ribs.
After surviving a Coup de Grace and escaping a crossface, Rollins delivered The Stomp to secure the victory and punch his ticket to the Chamber.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Singles Match | AJ Styles def. Dominik Mysterio |
| Women’s Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender | Dakota Kai def. Ivy Nile. |
| Singles Match | Penta def. Pete Dunne. |
| Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match | Roxanne Perez def. Raquel Rodriguez. |
| Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match | Seth “Freakin” Rollins def. Finn Bálor. |
With the WWE Elimination Chamber match cards now finalized, the road to WrestleMania 41 is clearer than ever. Seth Rollins and Roxanne Perez have joined the fray, while rivalries like Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens and Jey Uso vs. Gunther continue to intensify.
As WWE heads toward Toronto on March 1, fans can expect more twists, turns, and chaos on the path to the biggest show of the year. Stay tuned!