Elimination Chamber (2017)
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| Promotion | WWE | ||
| Brand(s) | SmackDown | ||
| Date | February 12, 2017 | ||
| City | Phoenix, Arizona | ||
| Venue | Talking Stick Resort Arena | ||
| Attendance | 14,367 | ||
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Elimination Chamber (2017) (known as No Escape (2017) in Germany[2][a]) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for the SmackDown brand. It took place on February 12, 2017, at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.[3] This was the seventh event under the Elimination Chamber chronology, the first to be held since 2015, and the first to have three women's matches.
Eight matches were contested at the event, including one on the pre-show. In the main event, Bray Wyatt won the titular Elimination Chamber match to become the new WWE Champion, the first singles championship of his career. On the undercard, Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss to become the new SmackDown Women's Champion, marking her first championship in WWE, Randy Orton defeated Luke Harper, American Alpha retained the SmackDown Tag Team Championship in a tag team turmoil match, and Becky Lynch defeated Mickie James.
Background
The card featured eight matches, including one on the pre-show, that resulted from scripted storylines and had results predetermined by WWE on the SmackDown brand.[4][5] Storylines were produced on WWE's weekly television show SmackDown Live.[6] 2017's Elimination Chamber event was the first to happen in two years, the last being in 2015. The 2017 event also saw a redesign of the chamber structure, becoming square in design, instead of circular.[7]
On the January 17, 2017, episode of SmackDown, commissioner Shane McMahon scheduled an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship as the main event of Elimination Chamber.[8] At the Royal Rumble on January 29, John Cena defeated AJ Styles to win the WWE Championship for a record thirteenth time, as well as tying Ric Flair's record of sixteen recognized world titles.[9] The following day, Styles was added to the Elimination Chamber match.[10][11] On the January 31 episode of SmackDown, McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan assured Styles that he would eventually get a one-on-one rematch, before revealing the other participants in the Elimination Chamber match: Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, The Miz, Baron Corbin, and Bray Wyatt. Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton warned Cena that if he is still champion after Elimination Chamber, he will take the title from him at WrestleMania 33. Orton and Wyatt then faced Cena and Luke Harper, who had been at odds with Orton ever since they lost the tag team titles; Orton and Wyatt won the match when Orton pinned Cena. Later that night, Styles faced Ambrose with The Miz on commentary. Corbin came out during the match and joined on commentary, but eventually attacked Miz. Ambrose attacked both Corbin and Miz before re-entering the ring allowing Styles to defeat him.[12] The following week, Ambrose, Corbin, Miz, and Styles had a fatal four-way match that Corbin won by pinning Styles. Later, Orton faced Cena. During the match, Harper came out and attacked Wyatt. Orton attempted an RKO on Harper but got surprised by Cena with an Attitude Adjustment and a win for Cena; Orton was scheduled to face Harper at Elimination Chamber.[13]
At Survivor Series on November 20, 2016, Nikki Bella was originally the captain of Team SmackDown's women's team, but before the match, she was attacked backstage and was unable to compete; Natalya, who was the team's coach, replaced Nikki in the match.[14] On the following SmackDown, Nikki accused Carmella of being the attacker, since the two had been feuding for the few months prior,[15] and the two faced each other at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 4 in a no disqualification match that Nikki won. After the match, Carmella claimed that Natalya was the attacker.[16] For the next couple of weeks, Natalya denied the accusation until the December 20 episode of SmackDown, where she admitted to being the attacker due to pent up jealousy of the Bella Twins, believing they had everything handed to them.[17] The two went back and forth at each other over the next few weeks and were involved in the six-woman tag team match at the Royal Rumble, where Nikki's team defeated Natalya's.[9] On the January 31 episode of SmackDown, Daniel Bryan scheduled a match between Nikki and Natalya at Elimination Chamber to settle their differences.[12] The following week, the two traded barbs with one another,[13] and afterwards on Talking Smack, Natalya attacked Nikki.[18]
On the December 20, 2016, episode of SmackDown, Becky Lynch, disguised as newcomer La Luchadora, defeated SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss in a non-title match when she made the champion submit to the Dis-arm-her; after the match, Lynch unmasked herself.[17] Over the next few weeks, an unknown female dressed as La Luchadora began to aid Bliss in matches against Lynch, including Bliss's successful title defense in a steel cage match in the main event of the January 17 episode, where La Luchadora was unmasked as the returning Mickie James.[8] The following week, James explained that she became forgotten due to the Women's Revolution; Lynch then came out, but was ambushed by Bliss and James.[19] Also, on the January 24 episode of SmackDown, Naomi was set to face Natalya, but the match was canceled after Nikki Bella attacked Natalya backstage. Naomi then made an open challenge. Bliss came out, not to accept the challenge, but to belittle Naomi.[19] All four women then competed in the six-woman tag team match at the Royal Rumble, where Lynch and Naomi's team defeated Bliss and James' team after Naomi pinned Bliss.[9] The four were then involved in a regular tag team match on the following episode of SmackDown, where Naomi again pinned Bliss.[12] Afterwards on Talking Smack, Bliss was scheduled to defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi at Elimination Chamber.[20] On February 7, a match between Lynch and James was scheduled for Elimination Chamber.[21] On that night's episode of SmackDown, the four women had a contract signing for their respective matches that ended in a brawl with Naomi and Lynch getting the upper hand.[13]
On the December 13, 2016, episode of SmackDown, a battle royal to determine the number one contenders for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship was won by The Hype Bros.[22] After the match, however, it was discovered that Zack Ryder had injured his knee and required surgery.[23] In response, a championship four-way tag team elimination match occurred on the December 27 episode between American Alpha, Heath Slater and Rhyno, The Usos, and defending champions The Wyatt Family (represented by Luke Harper and Randy Orton), where American Alpha won by last eliminating Orton to become the new champions.[24] The Wyatt Family invoked their rematch clause for the January 10 episode, but American Alpha retained.[25] On the January 31 episode, American Alpha made an open challenge to any tag team on the SmackDown roster. The Usos came out, followed by The Ascension, The Vaudevillians, Breezango, and Slater and Rhyno. A brawl ensued where American Alpha and Slater and Rhyno were the last standing.[12] Afterwards on Talking Smack, a championship tag team turmoil match between the six teams was scheduled for Elimination Chamber.[20] The following week, American Alpha, Breezango, and Slater and Rhyno faced The Ascension, The Usos, and The Vaudevillians in a 12-man tag team match where Viktor of The Ascension scored the pinfall on Rhyno.[13]
On the December 27, 2016, episode of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler was unsuccessful in winning the WWE Championship in a triple threat match against Baron Corbin and then-champion AJ Styles.[24] The following week, Ziggler lost to Corbin in a singles match. After the match, Corbin attempted to beat Ziggler with a chair, but Kalisto came to Ziggler's aid and Corbin backed down. Out of anger, Ziggler superkicked Kalisto, stating that he did not need Kalisto's or anyone's help. Backstage, Ziggler trashed the locker room. Apollo Crews tried talking to Ziggler, but Ziggler attacked Crews, turning heel.[26] On the January 10 episode, Kalisto defeated Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler took out his anger on Kalisto, beating him with a chair. Crews came to Kalisto's aid, but was also hit with the chair.[25] The following week, Ziggler appeared in the King's Court with Jerry Lawler to discuss his actions, which ended with Ziggler superkicking Lawler.[8] On the January 24 episode, Ziggler defeated Kalisto. After the match, he again tried to beat Kalisto with a chair, but was instead attacked by Crews.[19] Ziggler defeated Kalisto again the following week, and after the match, he tried removing Kalisto's mask, but Crews made the save.[12] Ziggler then faced Crews on the next episode, where Crews quickly won with a roll up pin. Ziggler then attacked Crews with a chair, but was saved by Kalisto. Backstage, Ziggler claimed that he could beat both Crews and Kalisto at the same time. Daniel Bryan then scheduled Ziggler to face the two in a Handicap match at Elimination Chamber.[13]
After some run-ins and the two trading barbs at one another on social media, on February 10, a match between Mojo Rawley and Curt Hawkins was scheduled for the Elimination Chamber pre-show.[27]
Event
| Role: | Name: |
|---|---|
| English commentators | Mauro Ranallo |
| John "Bradshaw" Layfield | |
| David Otunga | |
| Tom Phillips | |
| Spanish commentators | Carlos Cabrera |
| Marcelo Rodríguez | |
| German commentators | Tim Haber |
| Calvin Knie | |
| Ring announcers | Greg Hamilton |
| Referees | Dan Engler |
| Danilo Anfibio | |
| Jason Ayers | |
| John Cone | |
| Rod Zapata | |
| Ryan Tran | |
| Backstage interviewers | Renee Young |
| Dasha Fuentes | |
| Pre-show panel | Renee Young |
| Booker T | |
| Sam Roberts | |
| Carmella |
Pre-show
During the pre-show, Mojo Rawley wrestled Curt Hawkins. Rawley pinned Hawkins after a Tilt-A-Whirl Powerslam.[28]
Preliminary matches
The actual pay-per-view opened with Becky Lynch facing Mickie James. Mickie executed the Mick Kick but Lynch placed her foot on the bottom rope, voiding the pinfall. In the climax, As Mickie attempted a Mickie DDT, Becky reversed into a Schoolboy for the win.[29]
Next, Dolph Ziggler fought Apollo Crews and Kalisto in a Handicap match. Before the match, Ziggler attacked Kalisto. While Kalisto was out, Ziggler fought Crews until, halfway through the match, Kalisto recovered and got to the ring. In the end, Kalisto performed a Spin Kick on Ziggler, which was before a Spin Out Powerbomb by Crews to win the match. After the match, Ziggler attacked both men and crushed Crews's ankle with a chair.[29]
After that, the SmackDown Tag Team Championship was contested in a tag team turmoil match. The match first pitted Heath Slater and Rhyno against Breezango. Breezango were eliminated after Rhyno performed a Gore on Fandango. The Vaudevillians entered the match next, but were quickly eliminated when Slater pinned Aiden English after a Smash Hit. The Usos came in next and eliminated Slater and Rhyno when Jimmy performed a Superkick on Slater. American Alpha, the reigning champions, entered next and eliminated The Usos when Chad Gable pinned Jey with a Schoolboy. The Usos then attacked American Alpha before being escorted out by officials. The Ascension, the final team to enter the match, executed the Fall of Man on Jordan, but Gable broke up the pinfall. Gable and Jordan then performed the Grand Amplitude on Viktor to retain the titles.[29]
In the fourth match, Nikki Bella fought Natalya. In the end, Natalya applied the Sharpshooter but Nikki escaped. Nikki then applied The Fearless Lock but Natalya touched the ring ropes. They fought outside of the ring as Natalya mocked Nikki's mom and brother, who were sitting at ringside. Both wrestlers were eventually counted out. As Natalya was leaving the ring, Nikki attacked her once again until referees separated them. Later, during a backstage segment, Natalya attacked Nikki from behind. During the brawl, Nikki tipped over a make-up table, spilling the powder all over herself and Maryse, who was standing beside the table.[29]
The following match pitted Randy Orton against Luke Harper. In the climax, as Harper attempted a Discus Clothesline, Orton countered into an RKO to gain the pinfall victory.[29]
Next, Alexa Bliss defended the SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi. As Alexa attempted a Twisted Bliss, Naomi countered by raising her knees and executed a Split-Legged Moonsault to gain the pinfall and win the championship.[29]
Main event
In the main event, the WWE Championship was contested in the Elimination Chamber match. Defending champion John Cena and AJ Styles were the first two contestants. Dean Ambrose entered next and traded nearfalls with Styles and Cena. Bray Wyatt entered next and attacked the other participants. Baron Corbin then entered and dominated the others, but failed to score a pinfall. As it was The Miz's turn to enter the chamber, he hesitated to come out of his pod. This allowed Ambrose to roll-up a distracted Corbin for a pinfall. An enraged Corbin then attacked Ambrose, smashed him through a pod door, and delivered the End of Days before leaving the chamber. The Miz then quickly covered Ambrose, eliminating him. The Miz went after Cena, but Cena quickly eliminated him after an Attitude Adjustment. Styles and Wyatt then briefly collaborated to take on Cena, before Wyatt attacked Styles. Styles and Cena both scored nearfalls against each other, after a Styles Clash and an Attitude Adjustment, respectively. Wyatt then executed Sister Abigail on Cena, eliminating him from the match to guarantee a new champion. As Styles attempted the Phenomenal Forearm, Wyatt caught him in mid-air and executed a Sister Abigail to secure the pinfall and win his first WWE Championship. Randy Orton emerged and the two had a brief staredown before Wyatt celebrated his victory in the ring.[29]
Aftermath
The following episode of SmackDown, John Cena invoked his rematch clause, but AJ Styles also demanded the one-on-one rematch he had been promised. A triple threat match for the WWE Championship occurred and Wyatt retained, despite being attacked by Luke Harper. Afterwards, Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton declared that he would not fight Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania due to his devotion to Wyatt.[30] A 10-man battle royal happened the next week to find a new opponent for Wyatt. Styles, who did not get his promised one-one-one rematch, was the first confirmed entrant.[31] The battle royal ended in a draw after Harper and Styles eliminated each other simultaneously.[32] Styles defeated Harper the following week to become the number one contender, however, Orton betrayed Wyatt and reclaimed his right to face Wyatt at WrestleMania.[33] Due to this confusion, it was decided that Orton will face Styles on the March 7 episode of SmackDown to determine the decisive number one contender.[34]
Also on the episode following the pay-per-view, Naomi revealed that she had sustained a knee injury during her match with Alexa Bliss. Bliss demanded a rematch, but allowed Naomi one week to heal. Mickie James then defeated Becky Lynch in a rematch.[30] On the February 21 episode, Naomi was not cleared to compete for 30 days and was forced to vacate the SmackDown Women's Championship. Bliss demanded the title to be awarded to her, but Daniel Bryan instead had Bliss face Lynch for the title, which Bliss won, and James celebrated with her.[32] Lynch and James had another match the following week that Lynch won, despite Bliss' attempt to interfere. Later, Bliss had a backstage interview, but was interrupted by Natalya, who hinted that she wanted to face Bliss for the title.[33]
Also on the episode following the pay-per-view, Dean Ambrose, who had been looking for Baron Corbin, was brutally attacked and hospitalized by Corbin before his match with James Ellsworth.[30] The following week, Ambrose caused Corbin's elimination in the battle royal and Corbin attacked Ambrose with the End of Days.[32] On the February 28 episode, Ambrose called Corbin out and the two had a verbal confrontation.[33] Also in the mid-card, Dolph Ziggler claimed that he would eliminate the new generation of wrestlers.[30] During the battle royal the following week, Ziggler eliminated Kalisto, but was in turn eliminated by Apollo Crews. Ziggler took out his anger on Kalisto with a chair, which caused the distracted Crews to be eliminated.[32] Ziggler and Crews then had a chairs match on the February 28 episode that Ziggler won.[33]
After another backstage brawl, Daniel Bryan scheduled a Falls Count Anywhere match between Nikki Bella and Natalya for the February 21 episode.[30] That episode, Natalya defeated Nikki thanks to help from Maryse, who attacked Nikki.[32] The following week, Nikki's boyfriend John Cena was the guest on Miz TV due to The Miz eliminating Cena in the battle royal the previous week. After Cena insulted Miz, his wife Maryse slapped Cena, and Nikki came out and ran off Maryse along with Miz.[33]
Also on the episode following the pay-per-view, SmackDown Tag Team Champions American Alpha defeated The Ascension. After the match, The Usos issued a warning to American Alpha,[30] and continued their antagonizing the following week.[32]
Results
| No. | Results | Stipulations | Times[28][29] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mojo Rawley defeated Curt Hawkins | Singles match[35] | 8:05 | ||
| 2 | Becky Lynch defeated Mickie James | Singles match[36] | 11:40 | ||
| 3 | Kalisto and Apollo Crews defeated Dolph Ziggler | Handicap match[37] | 7:20 | ||
| 4 | American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) (c) won by last eliminating The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) | Tag team turmoil match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship[38] | 21:10 | ||
| 5 | Nikki Bella vs. Natalya ended in a double countout | Singles match[39] | 13:40 | ||
| 6 | Randy Orton defeated Luke Harper | Singles match[40] | 17:15 | ||
| 7 | Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss (c) | Singles match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship[41] | 8:20 | ||
| 8 | Bray Wyatt defeated John Cena (c), AJ Styles, The Miz, Dean Ambrose, and Baron Corbin | Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship[42] | 34:20 | ||
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Tag Team Turmoil match
| Eliminated | Team | Entered | Eliminated by | Method of Elimination | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breezango | 2 | Heath Slater and Rhyno | Rhyno pinned Fandango after a Gore. | 4:30 |
| 2 | The Vaudevillains | 3 | Heath Slater and Rhyno | Slater pinned English after a Smash Hit. | 6:45 |
| 3 | Heath Slater and Rhyno | 1 | The Usos | Jey Uso pinned Slater after a superkick. | 9:45 |
| 4 | The Usos | 4 | American Alpha | Gable pinned Jey Uso with a roll-up. | 15:20 |
| 5 | The Ascension | 6 | American Alpha | Gable pinned Viktor after a Grand Amplitude. | 21:10 |
| Winner | American Alpha | 5 | — | 21:10 | |
Elimination Chamber match
| Eliminated | Wrestler | Entered | Eliminated by | Method of Elimination | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baron Corbin | 5 | Dean Ambrose | Schoolboy | 18:50 |
| 2 | Dean Ambrose | 3 | The Miz | End of Days from Corbin | 20:35 |
| 3 | The Miz | 6 | John Cena | Attitude Adjustment | 23:25 |
| 4 | John Cena | 1 | Bray Wyatt | Sister Abigail | 29:00 |
| 5 | AJ Styles | 2 | Bray Wyatt | Sister Abigail | 34:20 |
| Winner | Bray Wyatt | 4 | — | ||
See also
Notes
- ^ For Germany, it was feared that the name "Elimination Chamber" may remind people of the gas chambers used during the Holocaust.
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