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This year's Elimination Chamber will air February 19 from the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's become a crucial stop on the road to Wrestlemania, and what happens there will likely shape the remaining Wrestlemania card.
Goldberg has challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship. Lita looks to dethrone Becky Lynch as RAW Women's Champion. Drew McIntyre will attempt to halt the momentum of Madcap Moss. And of course, there's the event's titular Chamber match.
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The Men's Elimination Chamber match is one of the most anticipated attractions in WWE's calendar. The participants this year are WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Austin Theory, Matt Riddle and AJ Styles.
Click here to check the rankings for the chances of every superstar going in the Elimination Chamber.
WWE has a massive roster and only so many spots in the Chamber. This means superstars like Kevin Owens, who requested a spot in the match and could have made a huge impact, were denied entry.
Here's a list of superstars who deserved a spot in this year's Men's Elimination Chamber match but didn't make it in.
#5. Randy Orton could have kickstarted his feud with Riddle
Word on the street is Randy Orton and Riddle are facing each other at WrestleMania. The two were also rumored to have a program at the 2021 SummerSlam, but it didn't take place.
Riddle and Orton formed a tag team in April 2021 and have since been the highlight of RAW, quickly becoming fan favorites and winning the RAW Tag Team Championships.
The WWE Universe latched onto the unlikely duo due to Riddle's gibberish talk and Orton's forbearance towards him. They recently lost their titles to the Alpha Academy, sparking rumors of a breakup and possible feud.
The Original Bro earned his spot in the Elimination Chamber match after defeating Otis. The Viper inserting himself into the match could have been a creative lightning strike and just the kind of platform needed for the two to build to a match at WrestleMania.
#4. Finn Balor's disappointing run would get a boost
Finn Balor hasn't been doing anything significant in the promotion lately besides putting over Austin Theory. He returned to SmackDown in July 2021 after a successful championship run in NXT.
Since then, The Prince engaged in a brief feud with Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, coming up short. After failing to win the King of the Ring tournament at Crown Jewel, he was drafted to RAW. Balor was also absent from this year's Royal Rumble match.
Balor has the potential to be a great champion, but has not had the opportunity to prove himself on the main roster since a shoulder injury derailed his first run with WWE's biggest title. An entry into the Elimination Chamber could have been just the sort of career boost he needs right now.
#3. The Ultimate Opportunist might have won his third Chamber match
Edge made his in-ring return to pro-wrestling after nine years at the 2020 Royal Rumble. Following his career revival, he's pulled off several stellar matches. He also won last year's Men's Royal Rumble match and main-evented WrestleMania.
Edge's record in the Elimination Chamber is impressive. He's competed in four throughout his career and has won it twice.
The Ultimate Opportunist is currently on a hot streak, securing victory twice in the last two premium live events. With his career resurgence likely entering its final stages, he should be engaging in all the high profile events he can.
Edge's experience in the Elimination Chamber and current win-loss record should have qualified him for this year's Chamber match.
#2. Drew McIntyre would have gotten his much-deserved title shot
Drew McIntyre won the WWE Championship by slaying the Beast at WrestleMania 36. His championship reign ended at the 2021 Elimination Chamber after Miz cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.
McIntyre is currently engaged in a disappointing feud with Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss on SmackDown. The Scottish Warrior and Moss are scheduled to tangle at Elimination Chamber, and rumors have him pinned to face Corbin at WrestleMania.
McIntyre made it to the final two in the Men's Royal Rumble match alongside Brock Lesnar. He deserves the chance to recapture the WWE Championship inside the Chamber.
#1. Kevin Owens could have secured his WrestleMania opponent
Kevin Owens has developed a good friendship with the Seth Rollins. The Visionary secured his spot in the Chamber match with a disqualification win over Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
Owens wrestled an Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Austin Theory, but came up short. The former Universal Champion was upset that Rollins didn't have to wrestle such a match to make it into the Chamber.
It seems likely that Owens will betray Rollins in the future, and the two could have met on the Grandest Stage of the All. After all, what better way to spark a feud than by meeting in the unforgiving Chamber?
