Wrestling Uncensored’s 719th episode is mostly about everything leading up to the WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto on March 1st, plus how the WWE scene is shaping up after the Royal Rumble. There’s also some AEW buzz to share, particularly from this week’s AEW Dynamite. We’ll look at who’s headed to the Elimination Chamber, recent matches on Raw and SmackDown, and a few significant AEW developments. This piece offers a look at the hosts’ takes, some of the audience reactions, and what fans might expect as we move closer to significant matchups.
Table of Contents
Road to WWE Elimination Chamber
Chamber Qualifying Rounds and Participants
“It is wrestling uncensored time tonight on the WWE elimination chamber qualifiers show. Who’s going to the chamber? Who’s gonna win? Who’s going to WrestleMania? What’s happening? It’s wrestling time, wrestling time.” – Dave Simon.
That was Dave’s opening line, perfectly summing up the excitement. Raw and SmackDown are deep into determining who gets locked inside the steel. Some participants have secured spots, and the general feeling is that the Chamber’s winners have a clear path to a WrestleMania showdown for a major championship, making every qualifying match a key talking point.
Men’s Chamber Qualifiers So Far
- John Cena: After the Royal Rumble, Cena announced himself in the Chamber without competing in a qualifier. “After the Rumble, when he didn’t win, he just announced, ‘Well, I’ve been with the company for a long time. So I think they owe me one. I’m in the chamber. I don’t have to qualify. I’m just in the match.’” – Dave Simon
- CM Punk: “CM Punk wrestled Sami Zayn in the main event of Raw. It was a decent match, an interesting match. And Punk beat Sami. And he qualified for the men’s elimination chamber match.” – Dave Simon.
- Drew McIntyre: He advanced after beating LA Knight and Jimmy Uso in a Triple Threat. “That was surprising, but I had Drew all the time with that one, easily in the chamber.” – Johnny “Genesis” Nort.h
Fans also anticipate matches like Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio on Raw to see who joins. Some think Logan Paul has the edge due to star power; others want Rey to defy expectations.
Plenty of folks see Cena as a favorite to emerge from the Chamber, perhaps setting up a major WrestleMania showdown. CM Punk could be in the mix, but the most consistent chatter revolves around John Cena lining up against Cody Rhodes for the top championship.
Big Names Heading Toward ‘Mania
“The real reason why [Cena] didn’t have to qualify is because he’s filming a movie right now until Elimination Chamber, so he’s not available until chamber. So that’s the main reason.” – Johnny North.
That reality aside, everyone agrees Cena is a huge attraction. Roman Reigns, by contrast, looks to be sitting out the Chamber entirely, focusing on his next big battle at WrestleMania. Seth Rollins or others may test Roman, but rumor has it we won’t see Reigns wrestle again until the grand stage.
Women’s Division and the Chamber Build
Confirmed Competitors
“Yeah, watching Alexa Bliss wrestle Candice LeRae. I wonder who’s gonna win this one. I think it seems pretty clear.” – Dave Simon.
Sure enough, Alexa Bliss did qualify by beating Candice LeRae. Bianca Belair also qualified, defeating Piper Niven. Liv Morgan got in via disqualification when Rhea Ripley’s interference inadvertently handed Liv the win over IYO SKY.
While that DQ felt like a “lazy finish” to some, the biggest question is who will win the Chamber and move on to face a champion at WrestleMania.
Charlotte Flair’s Path and Fan Reactions
Fresh off winning the Women’s Royal Rumble, Charlotte Flair is receiving mixed crowd responses. Some fans aren’t happy that she continues to rack up big wins, but the hosts argue that she’s WWE’s top star in the women’s division.
“Charlotte wins all the time because she’s the best. She’s an unbelievable talent.” – Dave Simon.
Who Charlotte challenges at WrestleMania is still up in the air. She could face Rhea Ripley or Tiffany Stratton, and many feel Charlotte vs. Rhea presents a classic babyface champion vs. heel challenger scenario. However, if Charlotte chooses Tiffany, it elevates a rising star.
Possible WrestleMania Title Matches
- Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley – would revisit old battles with reversed roles.
- Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton – a spotlight for Tiffany, who’s gaining popularity.
- Another contender is Bianca Belair or Alexa Bliss if Charlotte swerves and challenges someone else.
The final direction hinges on how qualifiers and storylines develop in the coming weeks, but it’s clear the Chamber winners will have major opportunities.
More WWE Updates and Feuds
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
A significant talking point: Kevin Owens versus Sami Zayn. Kevin attacked Sami, accusing him of not helping when Kevin was in trouble.
“He’s blaming him for not helping when he was wrestling Cody. Sami was there, he didn’t help him. He didn’t stop Cody from nearly killing Kevin.” – Dave Simon.
They’ve battled before at WrestleMania, but now the roles are reversed: Kevin plays the heel, Sami the face. Some suspect a gimmick match to add spark, though it might not be the highest-profile feud on the card. Still, these two have a history of delivering classics.
Pretty Deadly’s Upset Win
Fans in the live chat were stunned and thrilled when Pretty Deadly beat DIY in a non-title match on SmackDown.
“We were so happy when they won, man. We couldn’t believe it. They never win. And they beat the tag team champions in a non-title match.” – Dave Simo.n
This result earned Pretty Deadly a future shot at the tag belts. Though they might not become champions immediately, it’s a step up for a flashy team that’s been mostly stuck losing matches. Some audience members even chatted “Yes, boy!” in support.
NXT Notes and Rumoured Releases
Brief mentions of potential roster cuts left some watchers nervous. It’s typical for wrestlers to be released or quietly removed from storylines after major shows. Nothing is fully confirmed at showtime, but the rumor mill is constantly churning:
“Sonia Deville, man, imagine that… She was in the Rumble… then days later they’re like, oh yeah, we’re just gonna fire one of them.” – Dave Simon
For now, it’s wait-and-see. More official info will likely drop soon.
Quick AEW Rundown
Though WWE’s Chamber is the main focus, AEW had notable moments discussed on the show.
Ricochet vs. Swerve on Dynamite
“Swerve Ricochet… fantastic match. It’s easily the match of the week. The highlight of Dynamite without question.” – Johnny North
Ricochet (occasionally jokingly called “Richard O’Shea”) seems to thrive in AEW. The battle with Swerve was lauded for high-risk spots, including a barricade powerbomb that got the crowd buzzing. The ending saw a quirky low-blow counter, but viewers mostly praised the in-ring action.
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, and Australia
AEW’s upcoming Australia event features Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay teaming up against Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher. After Ospreay beat Mark Davis on Dynamite, Kenny hit the ring for a promo:
“It was a fun promo from Kenny.” – Dave Simon
Given their storied rivalry, Australia fans are excited to see Omega and Ospreay on the same side.
MJF’s Taunt at Dustin Rhodes
During the show, Dave paraphrased MJF’s words about Dustin living in his father’s shadow, then his brother’s:
“MJF said, ‘It took you 37 years to get out of your father’s shadow, and now how does it feel you’re in the shadow of your little brother?’ Dustin got all mad, which is true.” – Dave Simon recounting MJF’s line
Viewers loved the intensity. Dustin played up the anger, giving AEW fans one more personal feud to latch onto.
Chaotic Tag Feuds: Edge, Moxley, and Jay White
Early in Dynamite, Moxley clashed with Jay White, Edge, and more in a big brawl. This turned into a challenge for a street fight in Australia:
“Edge going, Moxley, I challenge you to a match. Then Moxley is going like, no. Then J. White’s like, okay, how about this? Me and Edge against you and Claudio in a Brisbane street fight. Mox is like, yeah, okay.” – Dave Simon
While the setup felt abrupt, fans hoped the match itself would deliver.
Audience Takes and Live Reactions
Chat members chimed in:
- “The blister, Alexa Bliss, took… Shotzi’s spot.” – Eric (audience)
- “#YesBoy… the chat is going wild. Yes, boy it’s time to take off our shirts, John, let’s go.” – Dave Simon, reading chat comments.
Reactions ranged from confusion over WWE show lengths to excitement for AEW’s next big matches. Opinions varied on who should win the Chamber and what direction storylines might go.
Closing Thoughts on the Road to Elimination Chamber
The primary attention is on WWE’s Elimination Chamber. John Cena, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre have qualified, with Logan Paul or Rey Mysterio, plus others still to come. Charlotte Flair’s Rumble win sets the stage for her to face Rhea or Tiffany, depending on the final call. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn is brewing again, and Pretty Deadly’s surprise victory suggests a shift in the tag division.
AEW contributed its highlights, particularly Ricochet vs. Swerve, and further teased significant matches for the upcoming Australia show, featuring names like Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and Edge.
Key details to remember:
- WWE Elimination Chamber is on March 1st in Toronto.
- Men’s qualifiers: John Cena, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, plus more TBA.
- Women’s qualifiers: Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, and Liv Morgan, with additional participants on the way.
- Charlotte Flair could face Rhea Ripley or Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania.
- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn remain on a collision course.
- AEW’s biggest news included Ricochet vs. Swerve on Dynamite and MJF’s promo targeting Dustin Rhodes.
