WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 is on the horizon… but is the WrestleMania main event already decided?

This week on Ringside Renaissance (Rated RR) 👑, we break down whether the Elimination Chamber is a true game-changer — or just a stepping stone to a WrestleMania match WWE may have quietly locked in.

Cody “Raheem” Rhodes is building serious momentum… but is the outcome inevitable? 🏆
CM Punk and Finn Bálor tension continues to simmer 🔥
Roman Reigns looms over everything ☝️
AJ Lee shaking up the women’s division 💥
Liv Morgan chaos 😈
Judgment Day uncertainty ⚖️

We also dive into:

• WrestleMania 2026 championship direction
• Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre speculation
• Women’s Elimination Chamber stakes
• Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & CM Punk power dynamics
• LA Knight & Bron Breakker’s main event futures
• Wyatt Sicks, tag division concerns & creative frustrations
• WWE Unreal documentary thoughts 🎬

Is WWE playing it safe… or telling a long-term story that just hasn’t paid off yet?

Chicago won’t behave. Neither will we. 🔔🔥

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🎧 Chapters

00:00 WrestleMania Build-Up & The IWC
03:32 Cody Rhodes & The Elimination Chamber
08:36 Title Contenders & Future Match Direction
11:34 Jade Cargill & The Women’s Title Scene
14:07 WrestleMania Championship Picture
16:38 Kit Wilson, Oba Femi & Brock Lesnar
19:19 The Problem With Long Title Reigns
20:56 The Wyatt Sicks & The MFTs
23:01 Main Roster Call-Ups & Releases
24:06 New Blood in WWE Main Events
26:58 What’s Next for LA Knight?
28:11 Bron Breakker, The Vision & The Masked Man
29:10 Jericho, Rollins or Bad Bunny Return?
31:23 Tag Team Division & The Usos
32:40 Jey Uso’s Main Event Future
34:17 Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer & Dominik Mysterio
37:32 Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & CM Punk
40:40 WWE Unreal Documentary Thoughts
42:44 Women’s Elimination Chamber Breakdown
44:04 Women’s Tag Team Division Issues
46:39 El Grande Americano Storyline
49:38 AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch
51:53 CM Punk vs Finn Bálor
52:47 Elimination Chamber Early Predictions
55:42 The Road to WrestleMania

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🔥 ROYAL RUMBLE SHOCKWAVE 🔥
The fallout is real.

The 2026 Royal Rumble from Riyadh sent shockwaves through WWE, and Ringside Renaissance is breaking down everything — the chaos, the controversy, the winners, the botches, and what it all means for the Road to WrestleMania.

👑 Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble — predictable outcome or career-defining move?
💄 Liv Morgan makes history — is this the greatest Women’s Royal Rumble win ever?
🎤 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns — a promo battle that could headline WrestleMania
🔥 Gunther tightens his grip as “The Career Killer” while AJ Styles faces a major crossroads
🧠 The masked man mystery deepens — and the roster may never be the same

We also dive into:
• The chaos and controversy of the Saudi Arabia crowd and production
• Women’s Royal Rumble surprises, no-shows, and standout performances
• Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the Universal Championship
• Oba Femi’s monster presence and the future of WWE’s next generation
• The Final Five showdown: Roman Reigns, Gunther, Randy Orton, Logan Paul, and Jacob Fatu
• Monday Night RAW fallout from Philadelphia
• Bron Breakker, The Vision, and emerging new stars
• Judgment Day drama and Liv Morgan breaking the internet
• Bold WrestleMania predictions, spoilers, and what’s coming next

This episode covers Royal Rumble Aftermath, RAW fallout, SmackDown chaos, and the unpredictable road to WrestleMania.

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⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 The Chaos of Saudi Arabia: Lights, Seats & Royal Rumble Controversy
05:03 Women’s Royal Rumble: Surprise Appearances, No-Shows & Performances
08:57 Liv Morgan: Best Royal Rumble Winner of All Time?
10:41 Gunther vs AJ Styles: Career Crossroads or Farewell Tease?
16:51 Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn: Universal Championship
19:01 Men’s Royal Rumble
19:24 Oba Femi’s Monster Presence: Future Main Eventer or Hype Train?
21:04 The Masked Man Mystery: Who’s Really Behind the Mask?
23:59 Favorite Royal Rumble Moments
26:33 Elimination Spots & Botches
31:05 Final Five Showdown: Roman Reigns, Gunther, Randy Orton, Logan Paul & Jacob Fatu
32:26 Roman Reigns Wins the Royal Rumble
33:46 WrestleMania Main Event?: Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns
36:40 Monday Night RAW Fallout
37:31 Bron Breakker & The Vision Speculation
39:15 Gunther: The Career Killer
41:49 Oba Femi, Je’Von Evans & New Talent
45:34 Liv Morgan Breaks the Internet & Judgment Day
49:10 Dominik Mysterio
50:45 CM Punk vs Roman Reigns: Epic Promo Battle
56:37 Spoilers & Bold Predictions: Who’s Winning at WrestleMania?
01:04:20 RAW & Royal Rumble Aftermath: The Chaos Continues on SmackDown

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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Predictions | Road to WrestleMania Begins

Royal Rumble season is officially here, and the Road to WrestleMania has begun. 🛣️🔥
In this episode of Ringside Renaissance, Kombat Jones & Very Deadly Jesse break down WWE Royal Rumble 2026 predictions, expectations, surprises, and WrestleMania paths with no filters and no safe takes.

Fresh off Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montréal, the guys connect the dots from Montréal to Raw in Toronto to the Royal Rumble in Riyadh. From Sami Zayn’s hometown moment to AJ Styles vs Gunther with a career on the line, CM Punk’s looming presence, Jade Cargill’s rise, NXT & TNA surprises, and bold Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble predictions — this episode covers it all.

One night. Thirty competitors. Everything on the line.
This is Ringside Renaissance — Rated RR.

00:00 Royal Rumble Expectations & the Road to WrestleMania
03:24 WWE 2K26 Cover Controversy
04:31 Attending Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montréal
10:22 Sami Zayn’s Big Hometown Win
12:55 Finn Bálor’s Emotional Journey on Raw
16:19 AJ Styles vs Gunther: Career Implications
20:39 AJ Styles vs CM Punk & His Championship Run
23:13 Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar & Seth Rollins Declaring for the Rumble?
26:23 Royal Rumble in Riyadh
28:25 Jade Cargill’s Title Run
29:32 Royal Rumble Surprises Featuring NXT & TNA
30:38 CM Punk vs Finn Bálor at the Royal Rumble?
35:06 AJ Styles vs Gunther: Career on the Line
40:08 Gunther — The Career Killer?
41:57 Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu Feud
43:50 Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn: Undisputed Championship
45:50 Sami Zayn’s Underdog Legacy
50:43 Women’s Royal Rumble Predictions
56:05 Men’s Royal Rumble Surprises & Predictions
01:00:25 Kit Wilson Is a Star
01:01:49 Royal Rumble & Road to WrestleMania Final Predictions

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