Toronto – March 1, 2025
Sometimes wrestling’s most obvious outcomes are also its most satisfying ones. Bianca Belair’s victory in the 2025 Women’s Elimination Chamber was telegraphed from the moment she lost the Women’s Tag Team Championships, but watching her earn her WrestleMania 41 title shot against Rhea Ripley felt like justice finally being served to one of WWE‘s most consistently excellent performers who somehow keeps getting overlooked for the big moments.
The six-woman field—Belair, Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Naomi, and NXT’s Roxanne Perez—represented both the depth and the problems with WWE’s current women’s division. You had established stars, rising talent, and Perez as the token developmental call-up who was never going to win but added credibility to NXT’s continued integration with the main roster.
Earning Their Spots
The qualifier process showed WWE’s booking at both its best and most transparent. Morgan earned her spot by beating Iyo Sky via disqualification thanks to Rhea Ripley’s interference. This immediately established the champion’s investment in who would challenge her. Belair and Bliss won their qualifiers on SmackDown. Bayley beat Lyra Valkyria on Raw. Naomi defeated Chelsea Green, and Perez got the final spot with help from the Women’s Tag Team Champion. Standard WWE qualifier booking that served its purpose without pretending to be anything more sophisticated.
What made this match work was that everyone involved understood their role and executed it perfectly. Perez brought the NXT energy and proved she belonged on this stage without overstaying her welcome. Morgan continued her excellent heel work as the former champion trying to reclaim her spot. Bayley and Bliss provided veteran presence, while Naomi delivered her usual athletic showcase before the inevitable Jade Cargill return that nobody saw coming but everyone should have expected.
The Toronto crowd’s reaction was exactly what you’d expect from a Canadian audience. They booed the U.S. national anthem and stayed invested throughout the match. There’s something refreshing about crowds that aren’t afraid to show their personality. Toronto delivered the kind of atmosphere that elevated everyone’s performance.
Emotions Running High
Belair’s emotional selling throughout the match, particularly after Jade Cargill’s return attack on Naomi, showed why she’s one of WWE’s most underrated performers. The woman can wrestle, she can talk, she looks like a star, and she consistently delivers in big moments—yet somehow she keeps getting positioned as the supporting player rather than the main character. This Chamber victory finally corrects that oversight.
The final sequence between Belair and Morgan was exactly what this match needed—two women who understand how to work a big match giving everything they had to make the finish feel earned. Morgan’s attempt at Oblivion being countered into the K.O.D. was perfect storytelling, showcasing both women’s familiarity with each other’s offense and Belair’s superior athletic ability.
Roxanne Perez’s inclusion felt like the right kind of NXT integration—she got to show what she could do on a big stage without taking focus away from the main roster storylines. Her performance proved she’s ready for bigger things without requiring her to win matches she wasn’t positioned to win. That’s how you use developmental talent properly.
Main Eventer
The backstage story here is WWE finally recognizing that Belair deserves better than being half of a tag team that nobody particularly cared about. Losing the Tag Team Championships was clearly designed to free her up for this singles run, and watching her reclaim her position at the top of the women’s division felt like watching talent finally get rewarded properly.
What separated this from other recent Chamber matches was the complete absence of unnecessary complications or overbooked finishes. Six women entered, the best one won, and everyone looked good in the process. Sometimes the most effective storytelling is also the most straightforward storytelling.
Storm Brewing
The Jade Cargill return added the perfect element of surprise without derailing the main narrative. Her attack on Naomi served multiple purposes—it brought back a popular performer, set up future storylines, and gave Belair additional motivation for her eventual victory. Smart booking that enhanced rather than overshadowed the main story.
The match quality was exactly what you’d expect from this field—everyone worked hard, nobody looked out of place, and the pacing built naturally to a satisfying conclusion. Not every match needs to reinvent the wheel, and this Chamber succeeded by executing a familiar formula with exceptional talent.
REWATCH VALUE: 19/25 Solid Chamber action with good pacing and clear storytelling. Belair’s emotional performance and the Jade Cargill surprise give it replay value, though the predictable outcome reduces the suspense on subsequent viewings. Still worth revisiting for the quality wrestling.
STORYLINE: 22/25 Straightforward but effective. Belair’s journey from tag team wrestler to WrestleMania challenger felt earned, and everyone’s motivations were clear. The Jade Cargill return added intrigue without overcomplicating things. Sometimes simple storytelling is the most effective.
MATCH QUALITY: 21/25 Excellent work from all six women with crisp execution and good pacing throughout. The final sequence between Belair and Morgan was particularly strong. Perez proved she belongs at this level, and the veteran performers delivered exactly what was needed.
FAN REACTION: 19/25 Toronto was invested throughout and gave Belair a strong reaction for her victory. The crowd’s personality added to the atmosphere, and critical reception was largely positive. Only slight deduction for the predictable nature of the outcome dampening some excitement.
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