Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn Set for High-Stakes Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Three of the company’s most driven stars—Cody Rhodes, jacob fatu and Sami Zayn—will square off in a triple threat that guarantees one man a place inside the Elimination Chamber. The winner gains a shot at the Undisputed Championship picture and a clearer path to WrestleMania. The match will take place Friday, Feb. 13 at 8: 00 PM ET on the weekly show.
Stakes and storyline
The stakes could not be higher: the triple threat is a qualifier for the men’s Elimination Chamber on Feb. 28, with the eventual chamber winner likely to be thrust into WrestleMania title conversation. Rhodes and jacob fatu both come in with personal grudges tied to the current Undisputed Champion, and Sami Zayn arrives intensely motivated after his recent failed title bid at Royal Rumble.
Rhodes and Fatu’s simmering rivalry
Cody Rhodes and jacob fatu have traded heat in recent weeks. Fatu’s actions played a part in Rhodes’ loss of the Undisputed Championship in a brutal Three Stages of Hell encounter, and tensions boiled over when both men attacked the champion on last week’s show. The animosity between Rhodes and Fatu makes this more than a qualifier—it's a grudge match with WrestleMania implications.
Sami Zayn’s redemption arc
Sami Zayn arrives with urgency. Coming off a shortfall in his title challenge at the Royal Rumble, Zayn has leaned into a renewed hunger for gold. A victory here would punctuate that arc and give him another shot at the chamber gauntlet. Zayn’s history in high-pressure moments is mixed, but his craftiness in multi-man settings makes him a dangerous opponent for both Rhodes and Fatu.
Interference and booking scenarios to watch
Several booking possibilities could shape the outcome. The champion has a clear motive to keep Rhodes and Fatu from reaching the Chamber; interference could tip the scales in a contest with no disqualifications. Another route could be a chaotic finish—double pin, outside run-in or a post-match assault—that preserves future storytelling and keeps multiple players relevant heading into the Chamber.
What a win means
For the winner, the prize is a guaranteed spot in the Elimination Chamber match on Feb. 28 and a chance to position themselves for WrestleMania. For the losers, tonight’s result could force creative contingency plans: a last-chance qualifier, a rematch, or further escalation in the Rhodes–Fatu rivalry. Either way, tonight’s outcome is likely to reshape the title picture over the next six weeks.
Expect a high-impact, fast-paced triple threat with physicality from jacob fatu, calculated offense from Rhodes and resourceful ring work from Zayn. With WrestleMania on the horizon, nothing about this qualifier is routine—the winner could be the man who changes the championship narrative heading into spring.
