Doug Ford Welcomes WWE Elimination Chamber to Toronto
TORONTO – The City of Toronto is gearing up for one of the biggest events in professional wrestling as WWE’s Elimination Chamber makes its highly anticipated stop in the city. Ontario Premier Doug Ford attended the kickoff event, expressing his enthusiasm for the global spectacle and thanking WWE for choosing Toronto as a host city.
Taking to social media, Ford shared his excitement about the event, calling it a “pivotal stop on the road to WrestleMania.” He also thanked WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque for presenting him with a ceremonial championship belt as part of the festivities.
I was honoured to attend the kick-off of the @WWE Elimination Chamber, a pivotal stop on the road to Wrestlemania.
Thank you @TripleH for the ceremonial belt — and thank you for bringing your world-class event to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/E3GckBODaL
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) March 1, 2025
The Elimination Chamber, one of WWE’s marquee events, is set to bring thousands of wrestling fans to Toronto, boosting the local economy and cementing the city’s reputation as a top destination for major entertainment events. This stop plays a crucial role in setting the stage for WrestleMania, the company’s biggest annual event.
WWE superstars, including Cody Rhodes, were present alongside Triple H, building excitement for the upcoming matches. The event will showcase high-stakes battles inside the brutal Elimination Chamber structure, where competitors will fight for championship opportunities at WrestleMania.
Toronto has long been a significant city for WWE, having hosted legendary events such as WrestleMania X8 in 2002 and multiple SummerSlam pay-per-views. The return of a high-profile event like Elimination Chamber continues the strong relationship between the city and the wrestling powerhouse.
With anticipation building, WWE fans in Toronto and beyond are eager to witness the action live, as the road to WrestleMania takes an electrifying stop in the heart of Canada.
