WWE Elimination Chamber 2021: 5 Takeaways from the PPV

#4 Riddle captured his first WWE singles title at Elimination Chamber

Riddle and Sheamus on WWE RAW

Riddle raised singles gold for the first time in his WWE career at Elimination Chamber.

The 35-year-old is a former NXT Tag Team Champion, but he now holds his first solo prize. He defeated Bobby Lashley and John Morrison in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE United States Championship.

Lashley entered WWE Elimination Chamber as the reigning champion while Morrison won the right to replace an injured Kevin Lee in the match on the Kickoff Show.

BROOOOOOOOOOOOO...We have a brand NEW #USChampion, and his name is @SuperKingOfBros! #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/eqo5AIkHli

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 22, 2021

Toward the end of the match, Riddle broke up a Hurt Lock submission by Lashley on Morrison using MVP's crutch. A second shot with the crutch sent Lashley out of the ring, and Riddle seized his opportunity.

With Lashley in no position to get involved, Riddle nailed Morrison with the Bro Derek to pick up the win.

Lashley's United States Championship reign is over after a impressive run of 175 days. Whether he will seek to regain the belt remains to be seen. Either way, Riddle now has some gold to take with him on the road to WrestleMania.

One way to stop @fightbobby? FLOAT ON 'EM!#WWEChamber @SuperKingOfBros pic.twitter.com/4EfuUURPoq

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 22, 2021

Keith Lee, having missed his own opportunity because of an injury, will surely be keen to challenge the new champion sooner rather than later. The title win for Riddle adds some fresh possibilties to WWE RAW's mid-card scene.