5 Potential finishes for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match 

There will only be one WWE Championship defended inside the Elimination Chamber structure this year, since Universal Champion Roman Reigns has opted to defend his title following the match instead.

Drew McIntyre is the fighting Champion who steps into Satan's Structure against Sheamus, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, AJ Styles, and Jeff Hardy as part of tonight's pay-per-view.

McIntyre has history with several of the men inside the structure tonight, including his former best friend Sheamus, who made it clear that the WWE Championship is much more important than their friendship.

McIntyre and Randy Orton also have history after The Viper was able to defeat McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell last year, taking the WWE Championship. McIntyre would claim it back on a subsequent episode of Monday Night RAW.

There are several variables that need to be considered both inside and outside of the Elimination Chamber heading into this match. There are many superstars who could try to interfere and continue their respective feuds.

There are many different options for WWE's creative team when it comes to outcomes for this match. Here are just five potential finishes that could take place tonight.

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#5. Drew McIntyre retains his WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber

Drew McIntyre was the man who eliminated Brock Lesnar from the 2020 Royal Rumble match and went on to defeat The Beast Incarnate at WrestleMania less than a year ago.

The two-time WWE Champion has since fought off all challengers for his Championship. Which could be why the Scottish Star doesn't seem to fear stepping into the structure. This isn't the first time that McIntyre has wrestled inside the Elimination Chamber, since McIntyre first stepped into Satan's Structure back in 2011.

This means that the WWE Champion knows what it takes to overcome the structure. It could be argued that he is much bigger and more athletic than he was a decade ago.

It's likely that the match will come down to Sheamus and Drew McIntyre, since The Irish star was the man who won the gauntlet match this past week on RAW and earned himself sixth position in the match.

This feud should have been highlighted at Elimination Chamber this year. But instead, it could be the match that WWE decides to push on with at Fastlane next month.

#4. Randy Orton becomes a 15-time WWE Champion at Elimination Chamber

There are WWE rivals that Drew McIntyre should be looking over his shoulder for at Elimination Chamber this weekend. But whilst the likes of Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles are not expected to walk out Champion, Randy Orton could.

The Viper has defeated McIntyre inside a cage before and at present, he is on quite the hot streak in WWE whilst he awaits the return of The Fiend. The Viper has been inside the Elimination Chamber on seven separate occasions. Unlike many of his rivals, he also knows what it takes to win.

Orton's only victory inside the Elimination Chamber came back in 2014 when he successfully defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship ahead of WrestleMania 30. It's also worth noting that The Viper has eliminated six men from the match throughout his career. This is one of the main aspects of the Chamber - McIntyre could be pinned or his Championship could change hands without him being included in the decision.

Of all the men in the match at present, The Viper is arguably the most dangerous to McIntyre's Championship reign.

#3. Sheamus becomes WWE Champion at Elimination Chamber

Sheamus is a former WWE Champion in his own right. Much like Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre, the Irish star has been inside the Elimination Chamber before. Sheamus has stepped inside the Chamber on three separate occasions, but this year is the first time he has been part of the main storyline.

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre have been friends for decades and both clawed their way into WWE after being part of the independent circuit. Sheamus decided earlier this month that the WWE Championship was more important than the years of friendship the two men had shared and put a target on McIntyre's back.

Sheamus will also be the final man added to the Elimination Chamber match at number six after winning the gauntlet match this past week on Monday Night RAW. Much like the Royal Rumble, the later entry comes with better odds of winning the match. Given the recent issues between Sheamus and McIntyre, a short title reign for The Irish star could be interesting.

#2. Mustafa Ali takes out Kofi Kingston ahead of the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match

Kofi Kingston was able to create KofiMania a few years ago when he challenged for the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber. This year the former Champion has found his way into the match as a last-minute replacement for The Miz. This could be a catalyst to continue his feud with Mustafa Ali.

Back in 2019, Mustafa Ali suffered an injury ahead of Elimination Chamber and was then replaced by Kingston. This was the beginning of Kofi-Mania, which later led to the star becoming WWE Champion for the first time.

It would be quite the swerve if RETRIBUTION attacked Kofi Kingston ahead of the Elimination Chamber match tonight and Ali then took his place. This would allow Ali to claim back the opportunity he believes Kingston took from him two years ago. It would also continue the feud between the two men.

It's unlikely that Ali would go on to win the match. But having someone of his ability in there would add a different dynamic than Kingston's inclusion would have.

#1. The Fiend returns to WWE and invades the Elimination Chamber

There are several favorites heading into the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match. But whilst Randy Orton has the most experience in the match, he also has a lot on his mind at present.

The Viper was the man who took Bray Wyatt's alter-ego off WWE TV back in December when he was victorious in their Firefly Inferno match at TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs.

Orton didn't just win the match, he set The Fiend alight and left him to burn in the center of the ring, which was the last time he was seen on TV. Alexa Bliss has since continued the feud with Orton. But given the rumors that the two men could collide at WrestleMania, a return tonight is possible.

Bray Wyatt has invaded the Elimination Chamber in the past when he took out John Cena back in 2014. He could decide to repeat history tonight by taking out Randy Orton to help the Champion to retain his title.