Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to a source, look for Sheamus and Triple H to end up as the focal points in tonight’s RAW Elimination Chamber. Kofi Kingston is obviously not going to main event WrestleMania and it appears as though John Cena will be facing Batista at WrestleMania. It also appears that Randy Orton will be involved in a feud with DiBiase and Cody Rhodes leading into WrestleMania. I’ve heard that they are going to do a triple threat match at the PPV with the fathers of each man in their corners. That is not confirmed though.
As far as the SmackDown! Elimination Chamber match, there is obviously a reason for the John Morrison injury angle. That could lead to Shawn Michaels being added to the match although that is not confirmed. As of several weeks ago, the plan was for Chris Jericho to win the title here or on SmackDown! and then go on to face Edge at WrestleMania. HBK and The Undertaker is also penned in for WrestleMania. They may pull a swerve here though so we’ll have to wait and see.
Drew McIntyre is expected to have a decent run with the IC title so don’t expect Kane to take the title in this one.
There is the possibility that another match will be added to tonight’s card at the last minute. Shawn Michaels vs. Batista was at one point planned but they’ve done nothing to even hint that direction since the Rumble.
I’d expect one Elimination Chamber match to open the show while another will end the show. One thing is for sure – they won’t do back-to-back Chamber matches.
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