WWE Elimination Chamber 2021: 2 Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Current champion’s biggest weapon, Money in the Bank cash-in

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Feb 22, 2021 06:02 GMT

WWE Elimination Chamber had its highs and lows

#3 Impressed at Elimination Chamber: Riddle

The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view saw Riddle square up against John Morrison and Bobby Lashley with the latter’s United States Championship on the line. Morrison won a fatal four-way match on the pre-show to earn a spot in this triple-threat match that was supposed to feature Keith Lee. This battle ended with Riddle winning his first title on the main roster after an impressive performance.

Riddle was involved in a feud with Bobby Lashley for a long time. He has often found himself on the wrong side of The Hurt Business and has also paid the price. At Elimination Chamber, Riddle’s exchange with Lashley looked intense. It certainly did justice to the history shared between these two Superstars on the Red brand.

John Morrison also did well during the match as he maintained the balance between the babyface and the heel during this title match at Elimination Chamber. The closing moments of this bout saw Morrison using MVP’s crutches to attack his opponents. Lashley hit him with a counter, and then Riddle picked up the same weapon to hit the champion from behind.

Since it was a no-disqualification match, Riddle’s move was completely legal. Lashley then rolled out of the ring, and Morrison was left inside, struggling with the aftermath of the Hurt Lock. Riddle used this opportunity to hit Morrison with a Bro Derek and pick his title victory. This booking also allowed the creative to protect Lashley at Elimination Chamber, who would then play an instrumental role in a huge title change at the end of the pay-per-view.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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