WWE Elimination Chamber: Alberto Del Rio Vs. Kofi Kingston

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Non-title Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. WWE Intercontinental Championship Kofi Kingston

The two trade the advantage early on until the match goes outside of the ring, where Del Rio gets the upper hand. Del Rio rams Kingston into the post and gets him back into the ring, where he locks in a series of submission holds.

Del Rio keeps Kofi at bay with body locks and chokeholds. Kofi is able to break free, and is able to stun Del Rio with a forearm from the top rope. Kofi maintains the advantage with his unorthodox offense. He goes for the TIP but misses. He catches Del Rio with a kick and Del Rio quickly countered to get a two count. Del Rio went for a superplex but was blocked, and Kofi was able to hit a dropkick from the top rope for a two count.

Del Rio managed to hit a GTS out of nowhere for a two count. Kofi was able to turn the tide, but Rico Rodriguez ran interference. Kofi hit another kick and got a close two count. He charged Del Rio in the corner and missed, and Del Rio hit a reverse neckbreaker. Del Rio followed with an armbar, eventually forcing Kofi to tap.

Alberto Del Rio defeated Kofi Kingston via submission.