WrestleMania 41 Card Taking Shape After Elimination Chamber—Major Matches Revealed

Elimination Chamber 2025 set the stage for what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest WrestleMania events in history, and now, the rumored lineup is giving fans plenty to talk about.

With John Cena turning heel for the first time in his career and aligning with The Rock, the Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes is now locked in. Meanwhile, Bianca Belair secured her shot at Rhea Ripley’s Women’s World Championship by winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg—WWE has been building toward these matchups since January, around the time RAW moved to Netflix, and now the full vision is coming together.

CONFIRMED WRESTLEMANIA 41 MATCHES:

• Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena – Undisputed WWE Championship
• Rhea Ripley (or Iyo Sky) vs. Bianca Belair – WWE Women’s World Championship
• Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s Heavyweight Championship
• Gunther vs. Jey Uso – WWE World Heavyweight Championship

RUMORED MATCHES YET TO BE CONFIRMED:

• Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
• Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
• Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
• Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
• Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa

WWE’S LONG-TERM BOOKING: CENA & BELAIR WERE LOCKED IN FOR MONTHS

Despite online speculation that different names were in play for the Elimination Chamber victories, WWE never wavered from its original plans. Ringside News confirmed that John Cena and Bianca Belair were locked in as winners months ago, with plans coming together when RAW moved to Netflix.

Cena’s heel turn was a deeply protected secret, with The Rock, Triple H, and Brian Gewirtz keeping the details under wraps to ensure maximum shock value. WWE even foreshadowed the alliance between Cena, Rock, and Travis Scott in Elimination Chamber promotional materials, teasing the moment without anyone realizing it.

Meanwhile, Bianca Belair’s path to WrestleMania was never in doubt. Reports of other potential winners were completely fabricated, with WWE always planning for Belair to challenge Ripley. The company made sure both chamber matches served their long-term storytelling goals, making these victories crucial for the bigger picture at WrestleMania 41.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With WrestleMania 41 taking place over two nights in Las Vegas, all eyes are on WWE’s next moves. Will The Rock step back into the ring? Can Cody Rhodes survive against a ruthless, heel John Cena? And how will Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins navigate their explosive rivalry?

There’s no doubt this year’s WrestleMania is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever. But does this rumored lineup meet your expectations? What match are you most excited for? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!