Nia and Lash Claim Victory as Chamber Storm Brews Around Participants

Casey Halston

Published: February 28, 2026 7:33 PM ET

This week’s Friday Night SmackDown featured intense preparations for the Elimination Chamber event, set to take place in Chicago, Illinois. The show aired live from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, just one day before the high-stakes match.

Nia and Lash Claim Victory as Chamber Storm Brews Around Participants

Amid the lead-up to the Elimination Chamber, Liv Morgan officially challenged WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer for a match at WrestleMania. Attention shifted squarely to the women’s Chamber match, where participants aim to claim the top title in the SmackDown women’s division.

Tiffany Stratton Prepares for Battle

Cathy Kelley interviewed Tiffany Stratton, a participant in the women’s Elimination Chamber. Despite recent setbacks, including an attack on Jimmy Uso, Stratton expressed confidence and readiness to reclaim the WWE Women’s Championship.

Tiffany Stratton asserted every woman in the locker room knows not to underestimate her.
Stratton challenged Asuka to a match, declaring her preparedness for the impending confrontation.

Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY on Edge

Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, faced questions about their focus ahead of their title defense against Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Ripley emphasized the importance of a step-by-step approach, stating their commitment to retaining the championships.

Jade Cargill added tension to the narrative by mocking their partnership and warning Ripley to stay focused for the Elimination Chamber.

Exciting Matches Setup

The night brought competitive matches, showcasing the ongoing rivalries among the women in WWE. Asuka went head-to-head with Tiffany Stratton, with the latter eventually emerging victorious after executing her signature move, the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Stratton’s win shocked Asuka and her allies, reaffirming her determination.
Candice LeRae faced Jordynne Grace, resulting in LeRae’s defeat due to Grace’s strategic advantage.

New Champions Crowned

The highlight of the evening was the tag team match featuring Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY versus Nia Jax and Lash Legend. The match showcased intense action, shifting control between the teams. Ultimately, Nia and Lash claimed victory, making them the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Ripley experienced injury during the match, affecting her performance in the Elimination Chamber coming up.

A Look Ahead to Elimination Chamber

The Elimination Chamber event is scheduled for February 28th and will feature notable matches, including:

Women’s Elimination Chamber: Tiffany Stratton vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee.

The stakes are high as competitors seek glory at WrestleMania 42. With last-minute rivalries building, the anticipation among the WWE Universe continues to grow.

Fans can catch the action live on the ESPN app in the United States and via Netflix internationally. Don’t miss the WWE Countdown pre-show at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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