WWE is currently in Perth, Western Australia, for the 2024 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event this Saturday at Optus Stadium. The event has four matches, with two chamber matches scheduled.
In a discussion with Austin Theory, The West Australian’s editor-in-chief, Anthony De Ceglie, called wrestling “fake,” leading to a staged “altercation” between the two men.
Theory’s ally, Grayson Waller, who had his own confrontation with an Australian morning show host last month, tweeted,
“Might need to organise a Tag Match soon
A Town Down Under vs Dumb Aussie ‘journos’”
Might need to organise a Tag Match soon
A Town Down Under vs Dumb Aussie ‘journos’
— Grayson Waller (@GraysonWWE) February 22, 2024
Meanwhile, during an interview with The West Sport, Austin Theory took credit for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return to WWE.
Theory believes that The Rock was inspired by their encounter in the ring on the September 15th, 2023 episode of SmackDown that ended with the former United States Champion taking the People’s Elbow.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On what it felt like being in the ring with Rock: “I guess you really have to ask the Rock what that felt like. He went out there with Austin Theory, and i was out there with Pat McAfee doing my own thing, but The Rock came out because The Rock wants to be popular again. He got 150 million views with Austin Theory, at the time. It’s probably like 200, 300 million now. For me, it was just another day at work but for The Rock, look what it’s done for him. I mean, it promoted him to being with the board of directors at TKO. He’s really inspired by me. He’s done a lot of things and look at him now. There’s a whole bunch of controversy that he stole Cody’s story. Am I responsible for that? I mean, I did inspire The Rock. Austin Theory inspired The Rock. You hear that? We all know it, we all know it.”
On if he was nervous about the segment: “I was just nervous that Dwayne would feel like he was just so overshadowed by me. I was thinking he would feel that. But, I went out there and made him feel like somebody, I made him feel special and I think that’s what got his feet under him again and now he wants to come back and play WWE superstar. That’s the thing, he wants to play WWE Superstar, Austin Theory lives being a WWE superstar. There was no room for nerves. Rock got to come be a part of Austin Theory Live, on my show, SmackDown — and I put him in his place. I told the whole world, it doesn’t matter what the Rock says. It doesn’t.”
It was announced at Thursday’s WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth Kickoff event that Asuka and Kairi Sane will defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell on the pre-show for the pay-per-view event.
You can check out the updated card for WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 below:
WWE Women’s World Championship Match:
Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax
Women’s Elimination Chamber Match:
Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Men’s Elimination Chamber Match:
Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. LA Knight vs. Kevin Owens vs. Logan Paul
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match:
Judgment Day vs. Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
The Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match:
Kabuki Warriors vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell (Kickoff Show)
WWE Elimination Chamber 2024: Matches, Controversies, and Updates
The WWE is currently in Perth, Western Australia, for the highly anticipated Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event. Taking place at Optus Stadium, this event is set to feature four matches, including two chamber matches. However, leading up to the event, there have been some notable controversies and updates that have caught the attention of wrestling fans worldwide.
One controversy that has gained significant attention involves a confrontation between Austin Theory and Anthony De Ceglie, the editor-in-chief of The West Australian. During a discussion, De Ceglie referred to wrestling as “fake,” which led to a staged altercation between the two men. This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the authenticity of professional wrestling and the blurred lines between scripted entertainment and genuine athleticism.
Theory’s ally, Grayson Waller, also found himself in a confrontation with an Australian morning show host last month. In response to these incidents, Waller took to Twitter, suggesting that he and Theory should organize a tag match against “Dumb Aussie ‘journos'” in what would undoubtedly be an intriguing showdown.
In another interesting development, Austin Theory claimed credit for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return to WWE during an interview with The West Sport. Theory believes that his encounter with The Rock in the ring on a September 2023 episode of SmackDown played a significant role in inspiring The Rock’s comeback. According to Theory, their interaction, which culminated in Theory executing The People’s Elbow on The Rock, garnered millions of views and propelled The Rock back into the spotlight. Theory’s bold claim adds an extra layer of intrigue to the ongoing narrative surrounding The Rock’s return to the wrestling world.
As fans eagerly await the Elimination Chamber event, there have also been updates regarding the match card. It was announced at the WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth Kickoff event that Asuka and Kairi Sane will defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell on the pre-show. This addition to the card adds another exciting element to the event, as these talented women compete for championship glory.
The updated match card for WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 includes several highly anticipated bouts. The Women’s World Championship Match will feature Rhea Ripley defending her title against Nia Jax. Additionally, the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match will see Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Naomi, and Raquel Rodriguez battling it out for a shot at the championship. On the men’s side, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, Kevin Owens, and Logan Paul will compete in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match. Lastly, Judgment Day will face off against Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
With these matches and controversies in mind, WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 promises to be an event filled with excitement, drama, and surprises. Wrestling fans around the world eagerly anticipate this pay-per-view extravaganza as they witness their favorite superstars compete for glory inside the unforgiving Elimination Chamber structure.