Reigns wins Elimination Chamber, will challenge Lesnar at WrestleMania 34
It's a rematch three years in the making.
At WrestleMania 34 on April 8 in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Roman Reigns will challenge "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship in one of the night's main events.
IT'S ON! #TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns will challenge @BrockLesnar for the #UniversalTitle at #WrestleMania! #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/nzU2bE2CQc
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) February 26, 2018
Reigns earned his No. 1 contender status Sunday night by defeating Finn Balor, his Shield brother Seth Rollins, Elias, The Miz, John Cena, and Braun Strowman in an Elimination Chamber match.
Looks like someone just booked their return ticket to #SuplexCity at #WrestleMania... #WWEChamber @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/x7GAVhYXEA
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 26, 2018
While Reigns was the superstar getting his hand raised, the real standout of the bout was "The Monster Among Men" Strowman, who eliminated a record five competitors with his patented powerslam finisher before meeting his demise at the hands of Reigns and two vicious spears.
That makes FIVE as @BraunStrowman eliminates #TheArchitect @WWERollins! #WWEChamber @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/IUb9YdVLv9
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) February 26, 2018
Strowman had the last laugh when it was all said and done, sending Reigns into a nearby pod before heading to the back.
In case it wasn't clear... @BraunStrowman ISN'T FINISHED WITH YOU, @WWERomanReigns!!!!!!! #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/4yU0okP0SQ
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2018
It was at Levi's Stadium at WrestleMania 31 when Reigns squared off with Lesnar for the WWE Championship. Their one-on-one encounter didn't have a decisive winner, as Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during their match, pinning Reigns to capture the title.
Reigns and Lesnar will go face to face on the Feb. 26 edition of "Monday Night Raw."
Elimination Chamber Quick Results
- Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson def. Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (Kick-off show)
- Alexa Bliss (c) def. Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Mickie James, Bayley, and Sasha Banks in an Elimination Chamber match to retain the Raw Women's Championship
- Cesaro and Sheamus (c) def. Apollo and Titus O'Neil w/ Dana Brooke to retain the Raw Tag Team Championship
- Asuka def. Nia Jax
- "Woken" Matt Hardy def. Bray Wyatt
- Ronda Rousey signed her official WWE contract, slamming Triple H into a table
- Roman Reigns def. Elias, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Finn Balor, The Miz, and Braun Strowman in an Elimination Chamber match
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