Sun Mar 02 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Cena Wins Elimination Chamber, Sets WrestleMania Showdown with Rhodes

**Toronto, Canada** – John Cena secured his place in the WrestleMania 41 main event last night at Elimination Chamber 2025, a thrilling premium live event held at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Cena emerged victorious from a brutal men’s Elimination Chamber match, defeating CM Punk in a final showdown that saw several shocking eliminations and unexpected alliances.

The match, which saw Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Logan Paul, and CM Punk battling alongside Cena for a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship, was filled with high-octane action. McIntyre was the first to be eliminated, followed by Paul, and then Rollins, leaving Cena and Punk as the final two. After a tense back-and-forth, Cena secured the win with his signature STF submission hold.

This victory sets up a highly anticipated clash between Cena and Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, marking a potentially final showdown for the legendary Cena, who could surpass Ric Flair’s record for world championship wins. The post-match events saw a shocking turn, with The Rock and Travis Scott attacking Rhodes, seemingly setting the stage for a multi-man WrestleMania match. Cena’s win, however, was not without its controversies. A contentious partnership with Punk was short-lived, and Rollins’ interference further fueled the ongoing tension between these three.

The women’s Elimination Chamber match was equally captivating. Bianca Belair triumphed, defeating Liv Morgan in a brutal final encounter. The match began with a shocking attack on Naomi by Jade Cargill, who seemingly retaliated against a perceived betrayal. Belair’s victory sets her up for a title match against either Rhea Ripley or Iyo Sky at WrestleMania.

Other highlights included a chaotic, unsanctioned match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, which ended with Owens victorious, setting up a potential WrestleMania feud with Randy Orton; and a triumphant return for Trish Stratus, who teamed with Becky Lynch to defeat Zoey Stark and Nikki Cross. The night’s events left many storylines unresolved, setting the stage for a compelling WrestleMania 41. The event was attended by several celebrities, including Drake and Lil Yachty.

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