WrestleMania 42
WWE reportedly sets Rhodes to reclaim Undisputed Championship from McIntyre on SmackDown, defend against Orton at WrestleMania 42
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Multiple reports confirm WWE's pivot toward Cody Rhodes defeating Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre on the March 6, 2026, SmackDown in Portland, positioning Rhodes for a title defense against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Orton earned his shot by winning the Men's Elimination Chamber match, eliminating Rhodes after McIntyre's interference, fulfilling long-teased tension from their Legacy days.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 takes place Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, featuring title defenses and matches to determine WrestleMania 42 challengers. CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor in his hometown, while AJ Lee challenges Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship in her first singles match in over a decade. Expert predictions vary on the outcomes of the Elimination Chamber matches and other bouts.