WWE Elimination Chamber 2019: Match-card preview and predictions

WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is just two days away, and with the recent change in Wrestlemania plans it is a possibility that the match for the Raw Women's Championship will be the highlight of the show.

With Toyota Center hosting the show for the first time, it is a moment that the sports arena wouldn't want to miss out on, and we may see some surprise entrances as well as some good performances by the performers inside the structure.

The Fickle WWE Champion, Daniel Bryan, has been making waves within the company and the wrestling business in general. If he and his protege work together, we may see The Beard head into Fastlane and The Grandest Show of them all as the environment-friendly champion.

His work has been top-notch, as has been The Usos, however, the latter is part of a controversy recently, and we may see some changes in this match, or there may be an unlikely alliance. Don't count the return of Bray Wyatt out because The Eater of Worlds knows a thing or two about making surprise entrances inside the structure.

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With that in mind and the landscape of the WWE, let's take a look at the way these matches will pan out at the show. I would love to hear your inputs, so please drop them in the comments:

#7 Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Akira Tozawa

While some of us may be speculating that Akira Tozawa would win this match, the fact that he is still not over with the fans leaves us with an option and an outcome that may not be a fan favorite. We would see Buddy Murphy retain the Cruiserweight Championship against Akira Tozawa. This match would see the display of strength and high-flying moves, so expect some entertainment in the pre-show.

Result: Buddy Murphy retains the title.

#6 Bobby Lashley (c) and Lio Rush vs. Finn Bálor

The Dominator needs a special performer that can topple him as the current Intercontinental Champion. Finn Bálor has all the required accolades, and The Demon King showcased that he can put on a great fight against his opponents any given day. His work with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble confirmed that he can fight good matches at any place, and against any opponent.

Finn doesn't back down from a challenge, and he wouldn't do so during this Sunday's show, so expect a great match where high-flying skills of Finn would meet the power of Bobby Lashley.

All said and done, we may see, Finn either win through Lio Rush's interference or his turn on Bobby Lashley. Either way, it seems like Finn Bálor will walk out as the next Intercontinental Champion unless we see an interference which would help Bobby Lashley.

Result: Finn Bálor will walk out as the next Intercontinental Champion

#5 Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin

Braun Strowman and Baron Corbin have been fighting tooth and nail before TLC, and it seems like the overall feud has yielded nothing except some lame storylines, and some weird performances.

This storyline didn't do any good for the fans, as they were deprived of the opportunity to see Brock Lesnar face Braun Strowman at the Royal Rumble. With Braun healed, and Baron no longer in-charge it seems to be a good idea that the company ends this storyline, once in for all.

Braun needs to step up to the plate in case Seth Rollins isn't cleared in time for a match with The Beast Incarnate at Wrestlemania, and so this storyline needs to end with The Monster Among Men walking with his hand held high. After all, a win for The Monster will help his momentum heading into the next show.

Result: Braun Strowman walks out with the win

#4 The Miz and Shane McMahon (c) vs. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso)

The Team of The Miz and Shane McMahon has been able to put forth some good storylines, and a match with The Usos will be a good idea. However, this match is under hot water considering that Jimmy Uso was recently arrested by police on account of driving under influence.

This definitely sets up the pace for this match going into Fastlane, as The Miz can use this real-life story to his storyline, and make it the most talked about point on the blue brand in the weeks to follow after Elimination Chamber.

A storyline with the great storyteller in-charge means things will become better and we will see some good feuds between the two teams before they head to The Grandest Stage of them all. This match and storyline is a 'Must-See.'

Result: The Miz and Shane McMahon retain the WWE Tag Team championships

#3 Nia Jax and Tamina vs. The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan) vs. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville vs. The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) vs. Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Naomi and Carmella

The women of the WWE have been amazing over the years, and it is the amazing performance of these performers that has led to the WWE bringing the shelved WWE Women's Tag Team Championship back into the main event story.

This eases off any problems that may be occurring in the women's division, as 12 female superstars get to showcase their talent in most destructive structure to ever grace the WWE. It would be the match of the year in case the women are able to put forth commendable performances. This would lead to some of the nastiest bumps that the women would suffer since Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks' match inside Hell in a Cell.

Result: Nia Jax and Tamina walk out with the women's tag team titles

#2 Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Ruby Riott

No build up, means no title change — No build

Ronda Rousey and Ruby Riott are scheduled to square off against each other in the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, but let's make no mistake about it, the company didn't hype the match at all, leading to fans walking away from the title match.

This match should serve as a filler for Ronda Rousey before she sets her sights on Charlotte Flair at Wrestlemania. Ruby Riott will be a contender for the title post-Wrestlemania, so this match will do nothing else except fill time on the main show. We all know that Ruby Riott has talent, but she hasn't got her opportunity before, and this time around as well, she hasn't been promoted except for a beating she received at the end of this week's Raw which was a part of WWE.com exclusive segment, not the TV show.

Result: Ronda Rousey will retain the Raw Women's Championship

#1 Daniel Bryan (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton vs. Samoa Joe vs. Kofi Kingston

The 'fickle' Champion defends his new WWE Championship against five other superstars inside the destructive structure, and if the hype is to be believed, we would see some wonderful competition.

The superstars are talented and come with experience including the newest addition to the match, Kofi Kingston. These superstars will put forth a performance that will not only raise the stakes of the match but also the championship and also give the fans value for their money.

The superstars will put forth a performance which will be predated by The Viper who would give the champion tough competition but would finally submit to the current champion.

The only way Randy Orton could walk out of the structure as the champion is due to interference by Bray Wyatt and if Bray becomes Champion, it would become the talking point of the show.

Result: Daniel Bryan will retain the WWE Championship

Edited by Kaushal Raj