One of wrestling's most thrilling and unpredictable matches is the WWE Elimination Chamber match. Six superstars compete in a massive steel structure, with two starting and four waiting in pods. Over time, wrestlers enter at random, and the last one standing wins. Every competitor faces a significant challenge as a result of the structure's distinctive design and rules. Some superstars have to outlive nearly everyone, while others start strong. Various entry positions have resulted in surprising victories and shocking defeats. The strongest can only conquer the unforgiving chamber, regardless of when a superstar enters.
A breakdown of Elimination Chamber Entry Positions ranked by the Most Victories
As of March 2025, the first entrant in the Elimination Chamber had four wins (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012), the second had no wins, the third had two wins (2005, 2013), the fourth had four wins (2010, 2011, 2015, 2017), the fifth had six wins (2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2009, 2025), and the sixth had four wins (2002, 2010, 2012, 2014).
First Entrant (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012)
John Cena- 2006
The 16-time World Champion John Cena defended his WWE Championship as the first entrant in the Elimination Chamber match at the PPV event of New Year's Revolution in 2006. He defeated Kane, Carlito, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, and Chris Masters.
The Undertaker-2008
The Undertaker won the SmackDown or ECW-branded Elimination Chamber match at the PPV event of No Way Out in 2008 as the first entrant. The Deadman earned a shot at the World Title at WrestleMania XXIV after beating Montel Vontavious Porter, Batista, The Great Khali, Finlay, and Big Daddy V inside the chamber.
Edge- 2011
The former WWE Champion and The rated R Superstar won the SmackDown-branded Elimination Chamber match as the first participant in 2011. He defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Kane, and Wade Barrett.
CM Punk- 2012
CM Punk won the Elimination Chamber match as the first entrant in the Elimination Chamber PPV in 2012. "The Best in the World" defeated Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, and Dolph Ziggler while defending his WWE Title.
Third Entrant (2005, 2013)
Triple H- 2005
Triple H won his second Elimination Chamber match in 2005 as the third participant at the PPV event of New Year's Revolution. "The Game" defeated Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Batista, Edge, and Chris Benoit to win the vacated World Heavyweight Title. HBK Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee in that Elimination Chamber match.
Jack Swagger- 2013
Jack Swagger won his only Elimination Chamber match as the third entrant in 2013 at the Elimination Chamber PPV event. The former WWE superstar beat Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Kane, and Mark Henry to earn an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Title match at WrestleMania 29.
Fourth Entrant (2010, 2011, 2015, 2017)
Chris Jericho- 2010
The former WWE superstar Chris Jericho won the SmackDown-branded Elimination Chamber match as the fourth entrant at the Elimination Chamber PPV in 2010. "Y2J" went on to defeat the titleholder The Undertaker along with Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, R-Truth, and John Morrison to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
John Cena- 2011
The leader of the Cenation won the RAW-branded Elimination Chamber match at the Elimination Chamber PPV in 2011. He earned a chance for the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania XXVII by defeating Randy Orton, CM Punk, Sheamus, John Morrison, and R-Truth inside the chamber.
Ryback and The New Day- 2015
Ryback and The New Day won the vacated Intercontinental Title and WWE Tag Team Title respectively as the fourth entrant in the 2015 Elimination Chamber PPV event. Ryback beat King Barrett, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, and Mark Henry to claim the Intercontinental Title.
The New Day defended their tag team title by defeating Los Matadores (Diego and Fernando), The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), Cesaro and Tyson Kidd, The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto and Sin Cara), and The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Bray Wyatt- 2017
Bray Wyatt won his only Elimination Chamber match as the fourth participant in 2017. "The Eater Of Worlds" defeated John Cena, Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, The Miz, and Baron Corbin to win the match. Wyatt made his exit from the chamber as the new WWE Champion.
Fifth Entrant (2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2009, 2025)
Triple H- 2003
Triple H won his first-ever Elimination Chamber match as the fifth participant at the PPV event of SummerSlam in 2003. The "Cerebral Assassin" entered as the WWE Champion and defeated challengers like Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, and Goldberg to defend his title.
Bobby Lashley- 2006
Former WWE superstar and WWE Champion Bobby Lashley won the ECW-branded Elimination Chamber match at the PPV event of December to Dismember in 2006. "The Almighty" defeated Hardcore Holly, Test, CM Punk, Rob Van Dam, and the titleholder Big Show to win the ECW World Championship.
Triple H- 2008
Triple H won his third elimination chamber match as the fifth entrant in the PPV event of No Way Out in 2008. He beat JBL, Umaga, Jeff Hardy, Shawn Michaels, and Chris Jericho in a RAW-branded Elimination Chamber to earn a shot at the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXIV.
Triple H and Edge- 2009
Triple H won the SamckDown-branded Elimination Chamber match and Edge won the RAW-branded Elimination Chamber match in the No Way Out PPV event in 2009. "The King Of Kings" won the WWE Title by beating The Undertaker, Edge, Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov, and Big Show inside the chamber. The "Ultimate Opportunist" went on to defeat Kane, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Mike Knox, and Chris Jericho to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
John Cena- 2025
John Cena won the Elimination Chamber 2025 as the fifth participant. "The Doctor of Thuganomics" went on to beat Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Logan Paul, and CM Punk to win a chance for the Undisputed WWE Title. Cena also equalizes Triple H's record for the most Elimination Chamber wins (4).
Sixth Entrant (2002, 2010, 2012, 2014)
Shawn Michaels- 2002
Shawn Michaels won the first-ever Elimination Chamber match in 2002 as the sixth and last entrant. He beat Kane, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Chris Jericho, and the defending champion Triple H to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
John Cena- 2010
John Cena won the RAW-branded Elimination Chamber match as the sixth entrant. Cena beat Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Triple H, Kofi Kingston, and the defending champion Sheamus to win the WWE Championship.
Daniel Bryan- 2012
Daniel Bryan defended his World Heavyweight Championship as the sixth entrant in the Elimination Chamber 2012 by defeating Santino Marella, Big Show, The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, and Wade Barrett.
Randy Orton- 2014
Randy Orton won his only Elimination Chamber match as the sixth and last entrant in 2014. "The Viper" defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against challengers like Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Cesaro, John Cena, and Christian.
FAQs on WWE Elimination Chamber Wins By Entry Placement
A. Triple H and John Cena have the most Elimination Chamber wins (4) as of March 2025.
A. John Cena won the Elimination Chamber in 2025 for men.
A. Randy Orton won his only Elimination Chamber match in 2014.
A. Bianca Belair won the women's 2025 Elimination Chamber.
