The WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 event delivered high-stakes action, shocking betrayals, and major WrestleMania implications.
The night ended with John Cena securing his spot at WrestleMania 41 but in an unexpected twist, he turned heel for the first time in decades, aligning himself with The Rock and Travis Scott in a brutal attack on Cody Rhodes. Here’s a breakdown of the most jaw-dropping moments from the event.
John Cena Betrays Cody Rhodes After Elimination Chamber Win
Cena outlasted a brutal Elimination Chamber match to become the No. 1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, securing his main event spot against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. But what happened next shocked the WWE Universe.
After the match, Cody Rhodes confronted Cena in the ring, leading to an unexpected moment of respect between the two. But before the crowd could celebrate the moment, The Rock and Travis Scott entered the ring. Rhodes rejected an offer from The Rock, prompting Cena to blindside him with a vicious attack.
With Rhodes left bloodied, the trio of Cena, The Rock, and Travis Scott stood tall, leaving fans stunned.
Cena’s heel turn marks a historic shift in his career. As he heads into what many believe is his final year in WWE, he now has the chance to surpass Ric Flair’s record as the most decorated world champion in history but at what cost?
Men’s Elimination Chamber: Cena Survives Brutal Battle
The road to WrestleMania was paved with destruction as six competitors entered the Elimination Chamber for a shot at the main event:
- Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre started the match.
- Damian Priest and Logan Paul entered next, followed by John Cena and CM Punk.
- McIntyre was the first to be eliminated, followed by Paul and Rollins.
- Cena and Punk stood as the final two competitors, leading to an emotional showdown.
- Cena applied the STF on Punk, forcing him to tap out and securing his WrestleMania main event spot.
Cena’s victory continues his retirement tour, but Punk’s heartbreaking loss means he will once again miss out on his dream of main-eventing WrestleMania.
Women’s Elimination Chamber: Bianca Belair Punches Her Ticket to WrestleMania
- The match opened with Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, with competitors entering at intervals.
- Jade Cargill made her shocking return, attacking Naomi before the match even started, effectively eliminating her.
- The final two: Belair and Morgan put on a brutal display.
- Belair finally hit the K.O.D. to secure the win and her spot at WrestleMania 41.
With Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky waiting in the wings, Belair’s next challenge could be her toughest yet.
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens – Unsanctioned Mayhem
Longtime rivals Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens squared off in an unsanctioned match, which quickly turned into pure chaos.
- Barbed wire, steel chairs, and tables all came into play.
- Zayn seemed to have the match won, but Owens fought back with brutal offense.
- Owens delivered a package piledriver through a table for the win.
- After the match, Randy Orton made his shocking return, confronting Owens in the ring.
With Zayn seemingly written off TV for now, Orton vs. Owens is likely set for a WrestleMania showdown.
Trish Stratus & Tiffany Stratton Defeat Nia Jax & Candice LeRae
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus made a triumphant return in her hometown, teaming with Tiffany Stratton to take down Nia Jax & Candice LeRae.
- Stratus hit a top-rope Stratusfaction on Jax to get the win.
- The match ended with Stratton staring down Charlotte Flair, teasing a WrestleMania showdown.
Stratus proved she still has it, while Stratton vs. Flair at WrestleMania could be a show-stealer.
Final Thoughts: A Game-Changing Event
Elimination Chamber 2025 was packed with shocking moments, none bigger than John Cena’s heel turn and betrayal of Cody Rhodes. With WrestleMania 41 shaping up to be a historic event, the WWE landscape has changed dramatically in one night.
The big questions now: Will Rhodes get revenge? Can Cena finally surpass Ric Flair’s record? And what role will The Rock play at WrestleMania? The road to WWE’s biggest event just got a lot more unpredictable.
