Jey Uso will be sidelined for the upcoming “Elimination Chamber 2026” event due to a storyline injury that has been teased prior to “SmackDown.” The WWE’s official X account shared an update just before the show, indicating that a key superstar had been ambushed backstage, later confirming it was Uso who had been incapacitated before the blue brand’s broadcast.
This unexpected turn of events opens the opportunity for a surprising replacement in the men’s chamber match, with Brock Lesnar being a strong candidate to fill Uso’s spot. Lesnar is rumored to be involved in the upcoming event and has loose ties to The Vision, thanks to his connection with Paul Heyman, positioning him as a likely replacement for the former Bloodline member.
The injury angle for Uso has been anticipated since his victory in a triple threat match on “Monday Night Raw.” In that match, Uso faced off against Bronson Reed and El Grande Americano. However, Reed suffered a legitimate injury, tearing his bicep while trying to break up a pin, which led to his exit from the match and subsequent medical attention. Despite Uso securing the win, fans had their doubts over whether he was the intended victor, a sentiment that was later confirmed as Reed was reportedly meant to advance and represent The Vision in the men’s chamber.
Lesnar’s potential entry would certainly add intrigue to the Elimination Chamber, a structure known for its unpredictability and high stakes. With this latest twist, anticipation builds not only for the outcomes of the matches but also for the unfolding drama within WWE’s ever-evolving narrative landscape.