The Raw-brand exclusive PPV Elimination Chamber aired on WWE Network over the weekend, and overall, it was one of the best events WWE has had in recent memory. The show only featured six matches--one of which was on the Kickoff Show--but each contest stood on its own and provided a lot of entertainment. Aside from the traditional men's Elimination Chamber match, WWE fans also got to see the women in the enclosed structure for the very first time.
In addition, the event featured the Raw contract signing of former UFC star Ronda Rousey, and obviously, that ended with someone getting hurt. The evening was filled with some great and surprising moments which overall, led to a great PPV--minus the finish to the men's Elimination Chamber match. Here are some of those moments and why we loved them.
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The Women's Chamber Match Was Brutal
The first women's Royal Rumble match was good, but because there wasn't enough talent on the roster, that led to some fill-ins from the Divas era who were on the same level with WWE's current women's roster. Essentially, there were some sloppy moments. However, the first women's Elimination Chamber match really delivered, and it got pretty brutal at times, like when Bayley and Sasha Banks were beating up Sonya Deville outside of the ring.
There Were Lots Of High Spots
Seeing superstars dive from the top of the pods in the chamber is always a lot of fun, and during the women's match, we saw it quite a bit, with Mickie James doing it first.
Sasha Banks Turns On Bayley
Some fans saw this coming, as Sasha Banks finally turned on Bayley. Banks kicked Bayley in the face while she was climbing the wall, and things like that can happen when you're competing against friends in a match. However, she took it to another level later when Banks went all out on Bayley in the corner of the ring. It looks like Banks finally turned heel.
Alexa Went High Flying As Well
Mickie James wasn't the only wrestler to jump from the top of the pods. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss performed a Twisted Bliss from the top of the pod onto Sasha Banks.
Alexa's Segment
Bliss retained her title in the end and gave what seemed like a heartfelt and touching speech after the match. Of course, that quickly ended when she turned on the crowd. Thankfully, Bliss is staying heel.
Ronda Stands Up To Triple H...
Ronda Rousey showed up to sign her contract with Raw. Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Raw GM Kurt Angle greeted her in the ring--Angle was quickly forced to leave and said a few things that set Rousey off, which resulted in this stare down.
By Slamming Him Through A Table
She quickly slammed him through the contract signing table, as any table that's in the ring is bound to be broken.
More Setup For Wrestlemania
Stephanie got into the ring and slapped Ronda, which is all just setup for a match between them at Wrestlemania in April. Most likely, Triple H will join Stephanie, and there are rumors that The Rock will join Ronda, even though we think it's more likely she'll be teamed with Kurt Angle.
"This One Goes Out To Me, And I Can't Wait To Hear It."
The men's Elimination Chamber match kicked off with Elias in the middle of the ring, and like always, he had a song to sing. It's surprising to see that much time given to him before the match, but it was an incredibly entertaining way to open up the contest.
The Miz Entertains
The Miz was incredibly entertaining during the early portions of the Elimination Chamber match. He tried to team up with either Seth Rollins or Finn Balor, and there were no takers. Later, he spent a good amount of time kicking a bunch of wrestlers kneeling around him and kept pointing at the downed stars to hear the audience's reaction.
Then, The Miz Gets Destroyed
All good things must come to an end, and the Miz met his end by way of being tossed off the top of the pod. Yes, Braun Strowman climbed to the top of the pod, and that's something no one saw coming.
...Roman Reigns Wins
Roman Reigns ended up winning the Elimination Chamber match, and he had a few moments to take it all in.
Strowman Destroys Reigns Post-Match
However, Braun Strowman wasn't done beating on Reigns and threw him through a pod. That's how the show ended, with Reigns leaned up against a pod, unconscious, and Strowman flexing for the crowd.
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