Much like the previous years, Elimination Chamber is going to be the final road towards WrestleMania and also, the last opportunity to get a World title shot at the Grandest Stage of them All. Much like every year, two Elimination Chamber matches had been announced for the event; one for men and the other one for women.
The two remaining World title matches that will be remaining after the Royal Rumble winners; Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair make up their minds will be up for grabs at Elimination Chamber. Six wrestlers compete in each Chamber matches, and WWE decides the participants via qualifying matches on the episodes of Smackdown and RAW.
Breaking: Multi Times WWE World Champion Accuses John Cena For ‘Politicking’ His Elimination Chamber Spot
But the first participant who got the opportunity to compete the men’s Elimination Chamber match was John Cena, who did not even have to work in any qualifying matches either. It sparked major backlash backstage, one of the names that is not happy with this decision is Drew McIntyre who qualified for the Elimination Chamber last Friday on Smackdown. Recently, he spoke on his X / Twitter about John Cena getting a bye for Elimination Chamber;
John Cena participated in the men's Royal Rumble match this year but failed to win
“All I ever needed was a fair chance—not to go out there, try to handle my business with one person, and then get jumped from behind by someone else. I’ve listened to all the politicking and backstage backstabbing on RAW. It’s a minefield trying to tell the truth on your own.
“I’m not going to try to politic my way into the Elimination Chamber or use my stroke like Cena. I’m going to do it the right way—the Drew way. Work hard and beat two of the top contenders in WWE.
Cena will enter the men's Elimination Chamber match at the Elimination Chamber event of 2025
“Jimmy gave his best effort, and as much as LA Knight tried to call his shots and force his way in, I still won. It’s a good night to be Drew.”
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Drew McIntyre had a triple threat Elimination Chamber match with Jimmy Uso and LA Knight on Smackdown last Friday where he pinned Knight to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. Cena, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre have already qualified for the men’s Chamber match, three more names are yet to qualify. Presently, John Cena is the favorite to win the Chamber match this year.
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