{"id":133525,"date":"2022-02-19T05:24:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T11:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=133525"},"modified":"2022-02-18T22:25:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T04:25:15","slug":"heydorns-take-dont-hold-me-to-this-wwe-elimination-chamber-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/02\/19\/heydorns-take-dont-hold-me-to-this-wwe-elimination-chamber-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"HEYDORN&#8217;S TAKE: Don\u2019t hold me to this \u2013 WWE Elimination Chamber 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-823526212\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Another year, another WWE blood money event. This blood money event is different than the others though, in that it actually matters to WWE\u2019s narrative ecosystem. The others were glorified house shows buoyed by stars of the past and paychecks with lots of zeros. This iteration takes the shape of an actual yearly WWE event.<\/p>\n<p>Elimination Chamber is one of many gimmick events, so typically lacks in build and intrigue. The 2022 event? Not so much. WWE built this show in a strong and effective way. With WrestleMania on the horizon, it\u2019s primed to be impactful as the lone event before the show of shows in Dallas on April 1 and 2.<\/p>\n<p>Call this a preview, a calm look into the distant future, or a gaze into a wondrous crystal ball; just don\u2019t hold me to anything, ok?<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Women\u2019s Elimination Chamber Match \u2013 Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop vs. Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki A.S.H<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A two-woman race, but one that should make for an intriguing match. Bianca Belair has been positioned strong going into this with weekly wins under her belt and a feud victory over Doudrop. Bliss is making her return to the ring after most of the last nine months away. Bliss needs the win. Belair does too and she\u2019ll get it. Look, Becky Lynch still needs a WrestleMania opponent and her story with Belair still awaits a conclusion. Belair taking this victory and heading to WrestleMania against Lynch checks both boxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Ronda Rousey &amp; Naomi vs. Charlotte Flair &amp; Sonya Deville<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A smart match more than an intriguing one. Rousey could use a tune up before WrestleMania and this gives her a good opportunity for that. Not a chance in you know what that team Rousey loses in this one.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss \u2013 Falls Count Anywhere<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3663192487\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>I really wish this wasn\u2019t a thing. Why? For one thing, this is a rematch, which means the world was subjected to it once before. It wasn\u2019t a bad match, but nothing anyone is salivating to see again. Mainly though, this match happening here means that Drew vs. Happy Corbin is likely lined up for WrestleMania. Two years ago, Drew beat Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship. Now, he\u2019s doing this. McIntyre wins this definitively, but nothing important is waiting for him on the other side.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A good feud for Rey Mysterio is a low bar to clear these days. Anything that frames him as the legendary wrestler that he is, is a step in the right direction in my book. They\u2019ve found that here. Miz has been able to lean into Mysterio and overlook his history, which is the perfect avenue to heat. This is mid-card at best, but fine for what it is. Mysterio takes the victory and vanquishes the cocky Miz.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>The Usos vs. The Viking Raiders \u2013 WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A program lost in the shuffle. Neither team has been framed all that well heading into the show and this screams kickoff show match. The Viking Raiders have really devolved into a joke of a team and for that reason Jimmy and Jey Uso will easily get the win.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Lita vs. Becky Lynch \u2013 WWE Raw Women\u2019s Championship<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best built match on the card. Lynch and Lita showed strong chemistry together and brought out the best in one another. Lynch laid a foundation for Lita to succeed on the microphone and Lita\u2019s star power gave Lynch a stronger opponent to work with. The story here has been Lynch arrogantly and inauthentically being worried about taking out her childhood hero. That\u2019s a fresh avenue and a fresh story that\u2019s been needed on WWE television. The outcome here isn\u2019t in doubt. Lynch wins cleanly, but Lita puts up a strong fight too.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg \u2013 WWE Universal Championship<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-808961905\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Goldberg is still around, huh? Goldberg says Reigns is next. Reigns gets offended. Reigns says he\u2019s going to Goldberg, Goldberg. End of story. It\u2019s a yawner for me, folks. Reigns wins in seconds and heads to WrestleMania.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Men\u2019s Elimination Chamber WWE Championship Match \u2013 Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar vs. A.J. Styles, vs. Riddle vs. Austin Theory vs. Seth Rollins<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another well-built match. Lesnar being around always helps elevate the tone of a match and such is the case here. Bobby Lashley as champion has momentum, Rollins has picked up his pace, and Riddle is the most over act on Raw. Toss the talent of A.J. Styles and the potential of Austin Theory, and you have a diverse mix of stories, characters, and talent colliding for a big prize. Lesnar can\u2019t win this, unless they are going to a champion vs. champion match at WrestleMania. Unlikely, though. So, because of that, Lashley is the only logical choice. Winning is a feather in his cap and helps the trajectory of his title reign.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH-UP:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/02\/18\/ppv-primer-wwe-elimination-chamber-preview-and-predictions-for-the-mens-and-womens-elimination-chamber-matches-reigns-vs-goldberg-lynch-vs-lita-more\/\">Don\u2019t hold me to this \u2013 WWE Elimination Chamber 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-558288969\"><div id=\"pwtor-3687670710\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Another year, another WWE blood money event. This blood money event is different than the others though, in that it actually matters to WWE\u2019s narrative ecosystem. 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