Rhea Ripley enters the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber with momentum, gold around her waist, and something still missing from her resume.
As the Road to WrestleMania 42 narrows, this match could be the moment that puts “Mami” firmly back in the spotlight — but not without stakes.
Ripley is currently one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside IYO SKY, after the duo captured the titles on January 5, 2026.
While she remains active in the tag division and is entangled in a feud with Nia Jax and Lash Legend, the Chamber offers a different opportunity — a singles statement.
Why Rhea Ripley Is Positioned For A Major Win At Elimination Chamber
1) The One Major Victory Missing
Rhea Ripley has competed in the Chamber only once — in 2022 — where she scored just one elimination before falling short. For a Superstar known for dominance, that stat doesn’t reflect her stature. Winning this year would finally check off one of the few major match types she hasn’t conquered.
2) A WrestleMania Showdown With Jade Cargill
The winner earns a shot at WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42. A first-time clash between Ripley and Cargill has “big fight feel” written all over it. Two powerhouses colliding on the Grandest Stage of Them All would be less a match and more a historic moment.
3) Return To The Main Event Scene
Ripley has thrived at the top before, but recent months have seen her circling the tag and mid-card lanes. A Chamber win instantly restores her to the world title picture — and reminds everyone that the nightmare isn’t over, it’s just reloading.
With only one elimination and no signature Chamber moment to her name, Ripley has something to prove. On February 28 in Chicago, she can finally break out of the pod and back into the main event.
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