WWE Elimination Chamber 2022 Preview and Predictions

WWE's Elimination Chamber will air from the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia this coming Saturday, February 19th. It's the first time Saudi Arabia will host a major event that will have implications for WrestleMania in April. It's also the first time that three women's matches will be featured at an event held in the country.

With the possibility of both Cody Rhodes and Stone Cold Steve Austin returning to WWE before WrestleMania, all eyes will be on the Elimination Chamber to see what adjustments, if any, will be made to the current storylines.

While some of this weekend's matches seem predictable, several outcomes are up in the air, making this a must-watch show for WWE fans. The following is a rundown of the card and predictions for what fans might expect at Elimination Chamber.

#1. Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg at Elimination Chamber

Historically, WWE's events in Saudi Arabia include several legends, and while Goldberg may not pack the same punch he used to, he still gets the big entrance and the big reaction.

At its core, this is not as bad a match as some are making it out to be. For one, it will be quick. But, more importantly, it further establishes Reigns as the dominant champion, solidifying his role for WrestleMania.

One drawback to the title match at Elimination Chamber is that Reigns has already been announced to defend the Universal Championship against Men's Royal Rumble winner Brock Lesnar. So, unless there's a major swerve planned and WWE decides to put the title on Goldberg, the match's outcome is highly predictable.

Despite this, expect a loud reaction from the fans in attendance and a quick, decisive win for Reigns.

For Goldberg, while there is speculation that this will be his last match, never say never. Fans should expect to see him back in the ring when money and opportunities present themselves.

Prediction: Roman Reigns will defeat Goldberg to retain the WWE Universal Championship.

#2. Men's Elimination Chamber match

WWE tried to make the case that all of the competitors in the Men's Elimination Chamber match have a chance to win the title. And while there's always the possibility that a different direction is planned, all signs point to a Champion vs. Champion match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.

The outstanding question is whether the WrestleMania match between Reigns and Lesnar will unify the titles or if the winner will hold and defend both belts separately. But that's a question for another time.

Regardless of the outcome, fans should get a good glimpse into possible WrestleMania matches based on how the competitors interact with each other in the Chamber.

Prediction: Brock Lesnar will win the Men's Elimination Chamber match over Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory, AJ Styles, Riddle and Seth Rollins.

#3. Women's Elimination Chamber match

WWE announced Alexa Bliss as the final entrant in the Women's Elimination Chamber match this past Monday night on RAW. As this is her first match back, there's a good chance she'll win and be re-inserted into the title picture.

It also lines up a refreshing title defense for RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch heading into WrestleMania. On paper, it's not the hottest match on the card, but unless the plan is to have Becky defend against a returning Bayley or Asuka, a match against Bliss is the freshest scenario they can go with.

Prediction: Alexa Bliss will win the Women's Elimination Chamber match over Doudrop, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H.

#4. Becky Lynch vs. Lita at Elimination Chamber

As mentioned, WWE usually likes to bring legends to its Saudi Arabia shows. This weekend will see WWE Hall of Famer Lita face RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch.

This should be a fine match, and while the outcome is fairly predictable, Lita teased having more of a presence after the event. So there's always a chance that they will put the title on Lita and have her defend against Big Time Becks in a rematch at WrestleMania, but that's not likely

The more likely scenario, should Lita be part of the Show of Shows, would be to match her against someone they are looking to establish in the main event scene. Or, if Bayley and Asuka are set to return, a match for either of them against Lita could be the path WWE takes. Only time will tell.

Prediction: Becky Lynch will retain the RAW Women's Championship over Lita.

#5. Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville vs. Ronda Rousey and Naomi

The likely plan is for Ronda Rousey to take the Smackdown Women's Championship from Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. Given this, fans can expect Charlotte's team to get the win here. Flair will need heat going into WrestleMania, and a victory this weekend would be a great way to get it.

Expect Naomi to take the pin, likely from Sonya Deville, in order to continue their feud, which should pay off at WrestleMania as well.

Prediction: Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville will defeat Ronda Rousey and Naomi.

#6. The Usos vs. the Viking Raiders at Elimination Chamber

It's a good thing the Usos are being booked as more than just Roman Reigns' sidekicks. They are arguably the best tag team in WWE right now, and it would be wise to keep the titles on them until the right team is built to dethrone them.

The Viking Raiders are a better team than their current booking would indicate. Repackaging and refreshing the act would be good business, as they've been reduced to undercard comedy fodder.

But for now, this will be a solid match with a predictable outcome.

Prediction: The Usos will retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship over the Viking Raiders

#7. The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio

This match doesn't jump off the page, but it should serve to further the split between Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik. It's likely WWE is building up to a match between father and son, and the Miz is the right antagonist to put this in motion.

Prediction: The Miz will defeat Rey Mysterio.

#8. Madcap Moss vs. Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre's role here is interesting, since for the past two years he's either been WWE Champion or in the title picture. This is clearly a big step down for him, but hopefully The Scottish Warrior can return to the main event scene after this program comes to an end.

Expect Moss to even the score with McIntyre after taking a loss at Day 1 in January. He will likely have help from his sidekick Happy Corbin to set up a match between Corbin and Mcyntire at WrestleMania.

Prediction: Madcap Moss will defeat Drew McIntyre.