Randy Orton Qualifies for 2024 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match on 2/9 WWE SmackDown

Tonight on SmackDown, Nick Aldis broke the news that there would be a men’s Elimination Chamber match to determine who would face Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40.

The show kicked off with the first qualifying match between AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre which was eventually won by Drew McIntyre due to distraction from LA Knight.

In the main event, Orton was set to go one-on-one with Sami Zayn. Prior to the match, Sami cut a passionate promo on the hurdles he has to overcome in order to go to WrestleMania 40. This motivated Sami Zayn who came out swinging against Orton. Orton looked to be moving a bit gingerly but that didn’t stop him from hitting the RKO out of nowhere for the win.

Following the match, Orton came face-to-face with Drew McIntyre in an intense showdown. Both men will meet each other inside the Elimination Chamber match.

As the stage is set for WrestleMania 40, SmackDown delivered a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation. With the announcement of a men’s Elimination Chamber match looming large, featuring the likes of Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton, the path to Seth Rollins’ challenger becomes ever more fraught with intensity. As the tension escalates, the WWE Universe braces itself for the unfolding drama and spectacle that only WrestleMania can bring.

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