10 WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 Impulse Reactions
3. Drowned By The Crowd
While not as visceral or violent was the women's match, the men's Elimination Chamber bout largely delivered, albeit with a couple of caveats.
Quiet throughout the night, the Las Vegas crowd were at their most sterile during the main event's first half. They warmed up after Braun's introduction, but never turned the building into a cauldron of noise, even when jeering Reigns. This was likely down to the bout's predictability, as it's tough to get completely invested in a forgone conclusion, but whatever the case, the lack of atmosphere soured the viewing experience.
The Miz and Finn Balor were largely ineffective, too, but other than these complaints, the Chamber delivered. It felt more like an actual wrestling match than the all-out brawl that was the women's bout, which was a good decision. The contrasting layouts helped differentiate one match from the other, and while the opening stages felt routine, Strowman's rampage made up for it.
Remove all the external bulls***, and you'd be left with a quality Chamber. Not one of the stipulation's finest, but a good, solid bout regardless. Sadly, it's said bulls*** that will forever define this match's legacy, and that's a shame.