Elimination Chamber 2026: Full Predictions, Picks for Every Match and What to Watch in Chicago
Mark Kaboly has released a set of predictions for elimination chamber 2026, laying out likely outcomes for every marquee match and the WrestleMania implications. The event is slated to stream live from the United Center in Chicago on Saturday at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT in the United States on a national sports network and internationally on a major streaming platform.
Elimination Chamber 2026 — World and Women’s Title Forecasts
The World Heavyweight Title match is listed as CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor. Kaboly’s forecast centers on Punk defending in his hometown, noting that Punk cannot lose in Chicago and will need to win clean to preserve a planned main-event route into WrestleMania 42. The prediction ends with Punk retaining and a post-match angle: Dominik Mysterio, identified as the Intercontinental Champion who has long-running issues with a Judgment Day brother, attacks Bálor inside the ring.
On the women’s side, the Women’s Intercontinental Championship match is Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee. AJ Lee is noted as returning to singles competition after almost 11 years without a singles match; Kaboly’s pick in this preview is an upset, predicting AJ Lee defeats Becky Lynch. The writer frames this as a potentially short-term title change that could set up a rematch at WrestleMania 42, while also acknowledging the narrative tension around whether Lynch will retain.
Men’s Elimination Chamber: entrants, moments to expect and the predicted winner
The Men’s Elimination Chamber match lineup is Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Jey Uso and LA Knight. The prediction profile highlights Je’Von Evans as a breakout performer who will likely "wow" the crowd. A signature moment is forecast for Randy Orton delivering an RKO to Evans during the match. The preview frames the finish as a three-way race between Orton, Cody Rhodes and LA Knight, and ultimately predicts Cody Rhodes will be the last figure standing, eliminating LA Knight to win.
Women’s Elimination Chamber participants and Rhea Ripley’s direction
The Women’s Elimination Chamber is announced as Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriquez and Kiana James. The preview expresses a desire for Rhea Ripley to leave a recent tag-team phase and reestablish herself as a main-event singles star. The original copy includes a fragment after that point; the remainder of that comment is unclear in the provided context.
Streaming note, contributor context and other countdown coverage
A prefatory promotional note highlights that Premium Live Events and other programming can be streamed on multiple platforms and accessed on various devices, with options to sign in or sign up through regional services. The predictions piece itself is authored by Mark Kaboly, identified as a contributor to wrestling coverage and a sports talk program, who provides picks and narrative direction for each match.
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What’s clear, what’s uncertain and what to watch next
Clear elements from these predictions include match cards, the roles of champions listed with (c) markers, and the narrative stakes placed on WrestleMania 42 positioning. Key uncertainties remain where text is truncated or fragmented: specifically, the final portion of the women’s elimination chamber commentary is incomplete and therefore unclear in the provided context. Fans should watch for the predicted post-match beat involving Dominik Mysterio and for the anticipated standout moments from Je’Von Evans and Randy Orton.
Event timing and streaming details are noted above; attendees and viewers should expect the card to shape the WrestleMania landscape based on the outcomes forecast here.
