TheNetworkZ Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/raw-elimination-chamber-2012-preview In breaking news, Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis revealed exclusively to WWE.com the Superstars who will compete for the WWE Title in the Raw Elimination Chamber Match: WWE Champion CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, R-Truth, The Miz and Kofi Kingston. With all eyes on Punk’s title, the six competitors will brave the redoubtable dome – complete with its two miles of chain and 10 tons of steel – live on pay-per-view Feb. 19. For the uninitiated, the Elimination Chamber Match is a bout in which two participants begin in the ring and the remaining four are held within pods in each corner. These Superstars are released into the match at five-minute intervals, with the objective being to eliminate each opponent via pinfall or submission. The last Superstar standing is declared the winner. Measuring 16 feet in height and 36 feet in diameter, the Elimination Chamber has been unleashed on the WWE Universe 13 times since its debut in 2002 at Survivor Series. Heading into this year’s event, the Raw match participants bring with them wildly varying levels of experience inside Satan’s Structure. On one end of the spectrum is Jericho, a veteran of six Elimination Chamber matches. Tied with Triple H for most appearances, Jericho took part in the first three installments of the Elimination Chamber, and he scored big in his last appearance, capturing the World Heavyweight Championship in 2010. Could that edge mean all the difference this time around? WWE Champion Punk is no stranger to the dangers that lurk within the structure’s wicked walls, having entered the Chamber on three separate occasions. Despite repeat visits, however, The Straight Edge Superstar has yet to attain victory. Kingston and R-Truth boast one and two winless Chamber appearances, respectively. Ziggler and The Miz, meanwhile, are completely unacquainted with The Elimination Chamber. For them, Feb. 19 will mark maiden trips into the devastating dome. With the WWE Championship at stake and personal vendettas very much in the mix, the Raw Elimination Chamber Match is sure to pack plenty of punch when it emanates from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Catch all the action live on Feb. 19 on pay-per-view starting at 8/7 CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V to I Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Wow. Sounds like a pretty good match, I'm digging the line up. Kinda wondering what this'll mean for RAW's WM main event though. Maybe it will be Punk/HHH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londango* Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kofi Kingston...? AWESOME! I might just still be buzzing from Kofi's performance last night, but I'm a big fan of his right now. It'll be nice to see him mixing it up on the main event, and I'm actually hoping 2012 will be a good year for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash525 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 In honesty, it'll probably be CM Punk or Jericho that walk away with the title at the end of the PPV. However, I would love for Kofi to win the title, that would properly spin everyone out. From all the people in the match, Kofi is the least likely candidate to win the title. Would be a nice change from having one of the regulars win it. Ziggler and Truth would be my backups. Not really seeing Miz with the title at all now. His last reign was rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazman™ Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kofi Kingston? I take it Alberto Del Rio's injury will keep him sidelined longer than expected then. That has the potential to be a great match and the fact there is no Cena makes it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneesToFaces Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Glad to see Kofi not being punished for his partner being suspended twice. He pulled an awesome stunt last night too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebiteSB Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kofi's abit random, not been anywhere near the mid-card scene for about 6 months? I guess it's to make up numbers I suppose due to Cena, Kane and Ryder being involved in their storyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Sy™ Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 No John Cena? Fantastic, this will be a fresh Elimination Chamber match-up then. Cena won on numerous occasions already, so I'm glad he's going to face Kane without the Chamber being involved. This looks like a great matchcard, I don't mind any of the contestants, especially Kingston. I see, he's playing the same role Morrison played last year and I can't wait to see some sick Spider-Man stunt (he already wears a similar attire every now and then)! I hope either Punk or Y2J wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 With Kofi's stunt last night, I cannot wait to see what he comes up with in next months chamber! Always been a huge fan, hopefully 2012 is a good year for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliber. Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 KOFI! Definitely the dark horse there, would really mark out if he does win or at least be the last three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PewPewPew Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kingston is this year's token black guy that'll get eliminated quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Speed Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kingston is this year's token black guy that'll get eliminated quickly. Hey that's... probably true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»highlight Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I could not have booked a better lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger. Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Kingston is this year's token black guy that'll get eliminated quickly. I think it's Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Mulligan Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 KOFI? *censored* yes! Maybe they'll push him and give him the status he deserves. After last night's performance, I'm really looking forward to seeing what he comes out with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNetworkZ Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 KOFI? *censored* yes! Maybe they'll push him and give him the status he deserves. After last night's performance, I'm really looking forward to seeing what he comes out with! Or he's just in the match to add in some spots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Evil Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Fantastic lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgato Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 #themiztobenextguyshoveddownourthroats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar™ Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 #Sheamustobenextguyshoveddownourthroats Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger. Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 #themiztobenextguyshoveddownourthroats Prepare for the inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_G Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Since Sheamus is in SD!, I thought the SD! Chamber is for the title & the RAW Chamber is to determine the challenger of the WWE Champion in Wrestle Mania? (Last year, Edge defended his title in the SD! Chamber & Cena won the RAW Chamber to face The Miz in WM 27) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger. Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Since Sheamus is in SD!, I thought the SD! Chamber is for the title & the RAW Chamber is to determine the challenger of the WWE Champion in Wrestle Mania? (Last year, Edge defended his title in the SD! Chamber & Cena won the RAW Chamber to face The Miz in WM 27) It changes up every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallySam Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 "The Placeholder" Kofi Kingston gets another main event match, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--The Mental-- Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I wish the event named again No Way Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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