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WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 will be an important stop before WrestleMania. So far, five titles, including the WWE Championship and the Universal Championship, will be on the line. But, the RAW Women’s Championship match might not take place in light of Lacey Evans’ pregnancy. The pay-per-view will feature two Elimination Chamber matches, and they are expected to start and end the show.
In this article, we predict titles that can change hands at Elimination Chamber and titles that won’t.
#1 Won’t change hands at Elimination Chamber: Universal Championship
At the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Roman Reigns will put his Universal Championship on the line. He will be challenged by the winner of an Elimination Chamber match featuring Cesaro, Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan, King Corbin, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn. Regardless of his opponent, Roman Reigns is expected to defend his title on Sunday night successfully.
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Out of all his potential opponents, Kevin Owens is the only one who can defeat Roman Reigns. However, that statement looks unconvincing when you consider that he has already failed in three such attempts over the last two months. As a result, the creative would want to avoid booking another title match between the two at Elimination Chamber.
Daniel Bryan would love to be involved in the Universal Championship picture. However, he has already feuded with Roman Reigns and Jey Uso and is mostly using his spots to put over other talents. Both King Corbin and Sami Zayn lack the momentum to win the Elimination Chamber match and face Reigns later at the pay-per-view.
Jey Uso also had a shot at Roman Reigns’ title, and he will not be keen on betraying his Tribal Chief. Instead, he will look to cause a lot of damage to his opponents inside the Elimination Chamber so that Reigns gets an advantage. This will also establish that the Champion still needs an ally on his side to defend his titles.
Given that Cesaro has the best build-up ahead of the Elimination Chamber match, he might be the win who gets to challenge Roman Reigns. However, The Head of the Table is still expected to find a way out of this challenge. This match could also see Jimmy Uso return from his injury and assist Reigns against an underdog.
The biggest reason why Reigns will probably retain his title is a potential Spear vs. Spear match between him and Edge at WrestleMania 37. Following their altercation on SmackDown, we could see The Rated-R Superstar confirm his decision immediately after Roman Reigns’ match at Elimination Chamber.
#1 Can change hands at Elimination Chamber: United States Championship
WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley is set to put his title on the line at Elimination Chamber. He will look to defend his United States Championship in a triple-threat match against Keith Lee and Riddle. Both his challengers pose a serious threat in this match, and his six-month title reign may come to an end at the pay-per-view.
Lee desperately needs to win as he has lost all the momentum ever since he moved out of the world title picture. Winning the title at Elimination Chamber will once again establish him as one of the biggest threats on the RAW roster. There is also a chance that he will eventually join The Hurt Business – a booking decision welcomed by Lashley in a recent interview.
Lashley has also feuded with Riddle, and the two have delivered brutal matches in the past. Though his chances are slim, we can’t rule out the possibility of Riddle winning the United States Championship at Elimination Chamber. Losing the title will then allow Lashley to challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship eventually. He is slowly building up that kind of momentum with his aggressive personality on WWE RAW.
#2 Won’t change hands at Elimination Chamber: WWE Championship
At Elimination Chamber, Drew McIntyre will look to defend his WWE Championship in a brutal matchup. He is scheduled to face five former WWE Champions, including Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Kofi Kingston, and Sheamus. While a title change will certainly account for a shocking twist, the creative will prefer to keep the title on McIntyre for a while.
No challenger other than Sheamus have enough momentum on their side to win the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber match. McIntyre has already defeated both Randy Orton and AJ Styles in a title feud. Jeff Hardy and Kofi Kingston are great performers, but they lack the right build-up ahead of the pay-per-view.
While it would have been nice to see Sheamus win the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, the creative will probably not take that route on Sunday. Following Sheamus’ heel turn, WWE will look to use the history between him and McIntyre for scripting an intense rivalry on RAW that will eventually lead to a more exciting match on Fastlane next month.
#2 Can change hands at Elimination Chamber: 24/7 Championship
WWE Elimination Chamber has a lot of serious matches lined up. Even though the pay-per-view looks short on the paper, the creative will still need to engage a few filler segments. Thus, we could see the 24/7 Championship change hands a few times while the other Superstars are busy navigating their way out of brutal matchups.
The 24/7 Championship is currently held by rapper Bad Bunny who pinned Akira Tozawa to win the gold on the WWE RAW last week. He had help from his friend Damian Priest, and a segment featuring the music artist will allow some screen time for Priest. Ultimately, it is expected that R-Truth will win the title and break his record of most 24/7 title victories.
WWE have tapped into a different market with the help of Bad Bunny’s appearances. He has also carried himself well in the promotion as he looks like someone who knows how things work. It will be interesting to see what is in store for him and his friend at Elimination Chamber. Maybe, they will cross paths with The Miz and John Morrison once again.
#3 Won’t change hands at Elimination Chamber: Women’s Tag Team Championships
As announced on the SmackDown before Elimination Chamber, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler will defend their Women’s Tag Team Championships against Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair. This match will end in a successful title defense, with Baszler and Jax taking the titles back to RAW.
Belair is expected to choose Sasha Banks as her WrestleMania opponent. The creative will look to use their loss at Elimination Chamber to kickstart that feud. It is important to note that Belair and Banks have teamed up in the past, and they have several wins under their belt. This time, however, Reginald's presence on the ringside might change things for the two babyfaces.
Although Reginald seems to be on Banks’ side, he could be used as a catalyst for Banks’ heel turn. On the other hand, Baszler and Jax use this title defense at Elimination Chamber to call out other tag teams in WWE. The division needs a lot of improvement ahead of WrestleMania, and that would be compromised of the championships held by a team that will split in a few weeks.
