Elimination Chamber 2018: Ranking all 7 men's chances of winning

Every year Elimination Chamber acts as the first step towards the action that WWE WrestleMania provides. But this year is just a bit more special. For the first time in history, there will be seven participants inside the brutal structure, instead of six.

Stacked up with probably the best talent of Monday Night Raw, the Elimination Chamber Match will once again be a high-profile event and provide a mix of wrestling and entertainment.

Check out the list.

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#7 Elias

Will entering last make a difference for him?

Elias made his main roster debut in the mid of 2017. Since then, he's been making impressive progress, and his character work is hugely over with the WWE Universe. He defeated John Cena and Braun Strowman in a triple threat match for the right to enter the Chamber match last.

Even after having the privilege of being the last entrant, you don't see Elias headlining WrestleMania just as yet. He's improved a lot but still has a long way to go before getting his hands on the Universal Championship.

#6 John Cena

Not the best time for The Cenation Leader.

This man needs no introduction. Arguably the greatest WWE superstar of all time, John Cena has proved time and again that he's still the benchmark for all other performers. He's been in the main event of WrestleMania multiple times and is no stranger to the grueling Elimination Chamber either.

It is one of those rare lists where Cena is not the favorite to win. The big event requires a big star. Cena seems like the best draw, his part-time status and no current feud affects his aspect of going all the way to face Brock Lesnar.

#5 The Miz

Entering first will take a tough toll on him.

The A-Lister is the best heel in the WWE right now. Period. Be it his mic skills or his alliance with The Miztourage in ensuring his victory. The Miz has impressed everyone with his solid in-ring work and legendary feuds.

Just this time, he doesn't have the best chances of winning the Elimination Chamber match. With his misfortune of entering first and no help from The Miztourage, he will have a tough time surviving the brutality of the structure and his fellow participants.

Anyway, he can still go to WrestleMania and defend his Intercontinental Championship.

#4 Finn Balor

You don't want to awake the demon within him.

Fighting for the title he never actually lost, Finn Balor is an underdog going into this match. After coming back from his shoulder injury in April last year, Balor got lost in the crowd with some non-significant feuds.

Joining hands with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Balor formed The Balor Club and since then has got his presence back. His title match is long overdue. The Demon in him will be hungry for a match against Brock Lesnar. We may even get to see an early arrival.

#3 Seth Rollins

Another opportunity to be "The Man".

If one was to write this piece two weeks back, there was no chance of Seth Rollins making this list. Rollins is the reason for the match being a 7-man instead of the traditional 6-man. Failing to create an impact as a tag team with Jason Jordan, Rollins had fought his way through the odds to qualify for his first ever Elimination Chamber match.

With his impressive 65 minute performance at Raw this week, "The Architect" has a lot of thrust driving him to "stomp" his way to main-event Wrestlemania to have a showdown with Brock Lesnar, whom he robbed with the "heist of the century" at Wrestlemania 31 as well.

#2 Braun Strowman

Would love to destroy anyone in his way.

The Monster among Men had a great 2017 and would love to continue his run inside the Elimination Chamber. Having decimated everyone in his path, the only thing left for him to conquer is The Beast. The chamber is the best place for him to show his strength and be a nightmare for others.

Wrestlemania 34 awaits Strowman's arrival and the best way to get there is by winning the Elimination Chamber match and challenging Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship. The feud has blockbuster written all over it. Seeing big Braun become Universal Champion at WrestleMania would be immense.

#1 Roman Reigns

"The Big Dog" is on a hunt.

Love him or hate him, you can't ignore him - these words fit perfectly for Roman Reigns. Carrying a lot of momentum with him, the "Big Dog" has been one of the best performers on the current roster.

Already having victories over Triple H and The Undertaker at Wrestlemania, Roman would love to headline another one and what better than to face the Beast for the Universal Championship. The Elimination Chamber match is the perfect opportunity for him to mark his territory as the best player in the game.

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