Elimination Chamber (2013) — WWE pay-per-view event
WWE's Elimination Chamber (2013), held Feb 17 in New Orleans, featured The Rock retaining the WWE Championship and Jack Swagger winning the Chamber to challenge for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 29.
Overview
Elimination Chamber (2013) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WWE on February 17, 2013, at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. Known in Germany as "No Escape (2013)", it was the fourth event staged under the Elimination Chamber name and followed WWE's long tradition of large winter events that set up major matches for WrestleMania.
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Event format and characteristics
The Elimination Chamber concept is a signature multi-competitor match defined by a circular steel structure enclosing the ring and four internal pods. Six wrestlers take part: two begin the match in the ring while the other four are released from pods at timed intervals. Eliminations occur by pinfall or submission until one competitor remains. This match type is used to determine number-one contenders or to award championships.
Main matches and outcomes
The card was highlighted by a WWE Championship bout in which The Rock defeated CM Punk to retain the WWE Championship. The event's signature Elimination Chamber match featured six participants: Jack Swagger, Daniel Bryan, Chris Jericho, Kane, Mark Henry and Randy Orton. Jack Swagger emerged victorious and earned a future shot at the World Heavyweight Championship held by Alberto Del Rio, a match that was scheduled for WrestleMania 29.
Card highlights and notable moments
- The Rock's title defense was a high-profile anchor for the show and reinforced his then-main-event status.
- Jack Swagger's Chamber victory positioned him as a top contender on the World Heavyweight side and set the stage for WrestleMania storyline developments.
- The Elimination Chamber structure, with its pods and timed entries, continues to be used to create dramatic shifts in long-term booking.
Significance and legacy
Elimination Chamber (2013) played a transitional role on WWE's road to WrestleMania by clarifying challengers and sustaining ongoing rivalries. The event demonstrated how specialty matches are used to elevate several wrestlers at once and to produce clear narrative direction for the promotion's biggest annual show. For readers seeking additional context on participants, match rules and historical placement, official resources and contemporary event recaps provide match-by-match detail and analysis.
For further reading on the match type and competitors, see pages linked within this article for event, talent and championship information.
Event info | Show details | WWE | New Orleans | Louisiana | The Rock | CM Punk | WWE Championship | Jack Swagger | Daniel Bryan | Chris Jericho | Kane | Mark Henry | Randy Orton | World Heavyweight Title | Alberto Del Rio | WrestleMania 29
Questions and answers
Q: When was Elimination Chamber (2013) held?
A: Elimination Chamber (2013) was held on February 17, 2013 at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Q: What is Elimination Chamber (2013)?
A: Elimination Chamber (2013) is a professional wrestling pay-per-view show made by WWE.
Q: Who won the main event at Elimination Chamber (2013)?
A: The Rock defeated CM Punk to retain his WWE Championship in the main event at Elimination Chamber (2013).
Q: How many Elimination Chamber events had been held by WWE before Elimination Chamber (2013)?
A: WWE had held three Elimination Chamber events before Elimination Chamber (2013).
Q: Who won the Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber (2013)?
A: Jack Swagger defeated Daniel Bryan, Chris Jericho, Kane, Mark Henry and Randy Orton in the Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber (2013).
Q: What was the prize for winning the Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber (2013)?
A: The prize for winning the Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber (2013) was a World Heavyweight Championship match against Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania 29.
Q: Was Elimination Chamber (2013) known by a different name in Germany?
A: Yes, Elimination Chamber (2013) was known as No Escape (2013) in Germany.
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