WWE Had Elimination Chamber Winners Locked In for Months

WWE’s Elimination Chamber winners weren’t up for debate—John Cena and Bianca Belair were always set to win, and WWE locked those decisions in months ago.

Despite online speculation about alternate plans, Ringside News can confirm that WWE never wavered from its original direction. Cena’s Chamber victory and shocking heel turn were mapped out back in January , when RAW moved to Netflix, setting the stage for The Rock’s return and the eventual collision with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.

Bianca Belair’s road to WrestleMania was just as secure. There was never a scenario where anyone else won the Women’s Elimination Chamber, despite various reports claiming otherwise. WWE made sure its plans remained airtight, ensuring Belair’s ticket to WrestleMania 41 for a showdown with Rhea Ripley was never in doubt.

Both Elimination Chamber matches were built for long-term storytelling, and WWE’s top decision-makers, including Triple H, Brian Gewirtz, and The Rock himself, kept details heavily guarded to ensure the biggest shock factor possible—especially with Cena’s dramatic betrayal of Cody Rhodes.

Even the Elimination Chamber promotional materials were reportedly intentional foreshadowing, with Cena, The Rock, and Travis Scott appearing together in the artwork—hinting at the shocking alliance long before it happened.

Now, with WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, Cena will battle Cody for the Undisputed WWE Championship, while Bianca looks to take down Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship.

What do you think about WWE locking in the winners so far in advance? Was it the right call, or should they have kept things more flexible? Drop your thoughts below!