Elimination Chamber Delivers Huge Hits on WWE Topps NOW

A Huge Night for the Wrestling Hobby

The Road to WrestleMania is well underway, but questions linger about who else will main-event the Showcase of the Immortals in Las Vegas next month. Unfortunately for 12 different superstars, the answers would come in the form of two miles of chain-link steel in the Windy City at Elimination Chamber.

The event brought action, surprises, and in its wake, a bevy of spectacular WWE Topps NOW cards featuring the biggest moments and Superstars.

Let’s get into it.

Mami on Top

Kicking off the PLE, the Chamber was lowered for six women to battle it out for the chance to face the WWE Women’s Champion, Jade Cargill. The Women’s Chamber was action-packed, with Tiffany Stratton colliding with a pod, Alexa Bliss delivering a Twisted Bliss from atop another, and Asuka spraying Bliss with Green Mist, resulting in her elimination.

But business really picked up when Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez entered the bout. The powerhouses came in and ran roughshod through the competition. Raquel took that phrase literally as she gave Kiana James a running powerslam through one of the pods. She even Tejana Bombed Asuka on top of James for a double pinfall.

However, Rhea and Tiffany briefly joined forces to take out Raquel, leaving them as the final two. The intensity never wavered as Rhea delivered a filthy electric chair facebuster that lived up to its name, leaving Tiffany with a busted nose. Tiffy continued as best she could, still bringing the fight, but ultimately, it was Rhea who once again showed that Mami is always on top.

Punk Retains his Title

The co-main event of the evening featured the hometown hero, the Second City Saint, the “Chicago-Made” Punk and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk against the newly refocused Finn Balor. Punk entered the arena in the most Chicago way possible with the ’90s Bulls’ intro music “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project and legendary former PA announcer Ray Clay. Without editorializing too much, it was… awesome.

The ensuing match was exactly what everyone present had hoped, as the two used their intimate knowledge of one another to counter and shift momentum. Punk repeatedly tried for a GTS, Balor for a Coup de Grâce, with neither able to connect. With what remained a fairly even matchup throughout, Finn seemingly looked to the entrance ramp for help from his Judgement Day mates that would never come.

Punk finally hit Balor with a GTS, but the latter rolled out of the ring. After gaining control outside the ring, Finn rolled Punk back inside, attempting another Coup de Grâce, but Punk countered into a Sharpshooter that nearly forced Finn to tap before grabbing the ropes to break the hold. One more GTS would be all she wrote for Balor, as Punk ended his night retaining his title and celebrating with his wife, newly crowed Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee.

Danhausen Makes His Debut

Then, things got… weird. RAW and SmackDown GM’s Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis had debated for weeks what to do with the strange wooden box that was delivered to them. They finally decided to open it together at Elimination Chamber, revealing… a coffin?

What ensued was a fever-dream of a debut for the Very Nice, Very Evil Danhausen! And as one is inclined to do when visiting somewhere for the first time, he came bearing a gift for Michael Cole. No, it wasn’t a bottle of wine, an ornate picture frame, or some kind of locally sourced jam. It was a jar of teeth. Cole did not disclose what kind of teeth, so stay tuned for if and when we get that update.

Danhausen entered the ring with his dancing clones, and with a literal poof of smoke, he disappeared. But something tells us his presence will be felt throughout WWE soon enough. Believe us or BE CURSED!

Orton Takes the Chamber

Now it was time for the main event: the Men’s Elimination Chamber! All six contenders ended up in the Chamber before a single elimination had taken place. The madness finally started to flesh out competitors when the Young OG Je’von Evans attempted a splash from atop a pod, only to end up on the receiving end of Logan Paul’s finisher and a pinfall for the first elimination.

Paul didn’t stop there, as a low blow gave him the advantage and the pinfall over LA Knight. He even vultured a third pinfall from Cody Rhodes after a Cross Rhodes on Trick Williams. As Trick was being escorted from the Chamber, the elusive Masked Man attempted to scramble up the side of the Chamber, but was grabbed by security and escorted out. In the midst of the scrum, however, another Masked Man snuck his way inside and delivered a Curb Stomp to Paul and revealed himself as… the Architect, Seth Freakin’ Rollins!

This left just Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes as the final competitors. But their clash would be cut short by an interference from the vindictive WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. Orton stepped in and RKO’d the champ and even gave Cody the opportunity to hit McIntyre with a Cross Rhodes. But the Viper didn’t play ally very long, as he immediately RKO’d Cody, made the cover, and became the winner of Elimination Chamber 2026!

Lots of questions were answered in the Second City, but even more linger as we continue the Road to WrestleMania. How will Rhea and Jade handle their newly formed rivalry? Will Orton be the only one battling McIntyre? And seriously, what’s with the jar of teeth?? We shall see over the next six weeks how it all plays out, And Topps NOW will be there all the while to chronicle the biggest moments in WWE.

Jake Bennett is a RIPPED guest contributor and co-host of the Rebooked wrestling podcast.

WWE Topps NOW Elimination Chamber FAQs

• What is WWE Topps NOW?
  • It’s an online-exclusive, print-to-order card series capturing the biggest WWE moments in real time.
• Where can I buy WWE Topps NOW cards?
  • Cards are available for order on Topps.com during a limited window after events. Once the window closes, cards are printed and shipped.
• Who won WWE Elimination Chamber 2026?
  • Rhea Ripley won the Women’s Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton won the Men’s Elimination Chamber, CM Punk retained his World Title, and AJ Lee claimed the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
• Which Superstars are featured in WWE Topps NOW Elimination Chamber?
  • Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Danhausen, AJ Lee, and Seth Rollins.

Key Facts

• Event: WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
• Date: February 28, 2026
• Set: 2026 WWE Topps NOW
• Featured Superstars: Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Danhausen, AJ Lee, Seth Rollins

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