This year’s WWE Elimination Chamber takes place in Perth, Australia. The show comes after six years to the land down under. Ahead of the show, a press conference was held with all the big names taking part in the show addressing the fans. The first was the Head of Content, Triple H. However, in his enthusiasm to address the fans, he botched one wrestler’s name.
Triple H calls Raquel Rodriguez by the wrong name
Taking to the stage, Hunter first talked about Cody Rhodes not being there. This crowd sang his theme song to make sure his presence was felt. Following this, he talked about how good it was to be in Perth, Australia, and how much fun the WWE stars have been having. Hunter knew how to get the fan’s reaction positively.
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Triple H just said "Raquel Gonzalez" on the #WWEChamber Press Event pic.twitter.com/aXsI0EQjY3
— Xylot Themes (@XylotThemes) February 23, 2024
Following this, Triple H talked about the women’s Elimination Chamber match, where he called out the contestants. During this, he said “Raquel Gonzále” instead of “Raquel Rodriguez.” While he got the other women’s names correctly, fans quickly noticed his little mistake. Many didn’t believe it at first and went online to confirm what they heard was a botch.
The Women’s Elimination Chamber match will feature Tiffany Stratton, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Naomi, Raquel Rodriguez, and Bianca Belair. The winner will get a shot at the WWE’s World Championship at WrestleMania. Rhea Ripley will defend the title against Nia Jax at the Chamber.
Fans were surprised, and their reactions
Fans were quick to notice and called out The Game on social media. While the WWE did not acknowledge the botch, fans did. Many even tagged Hunter in their posts, asking about it. Some thought this was a replacement. Here are the top comments.
Most members of the WWE Universe expressed their surprise at the significant error.
TRIPLE H JUST CALLED HER RAQUEL GONZÁLEZ 😭😭 #eliminationchamber pic.twitter.com/Vs1jjYmGCS
— ♡ BELLA. OG JHEANATOR. ♡ (@b3llasreigns) February 23, 2024
Is it me, or did Triple H refer to Raquel Rodriguez as Raquel Gonzalez?
— Darkcooldude (@darkcooldude) February 23, 2024
This user speculated that the superstar could don her old name.
Raquel GONZALEZ? She going back to her old name?
— The House that Kami Built (@KamitronPTW) February 23, 2024
Whoops….. indeed
Raquel Gonzalez… whoops!#EliminationChamber
— 313Smark (@313Smark) February 23, 2024
This fan expressed how the botch took them out of their immersion in the event.
Triple H accidentally calling her Raquel Gonzalez took me out #WWEChamber
— Limitless Wrestling Efed 2 (@WrestlingEfed) February 23, 2024
This user pointed out that this was Rodriguez’s name during her time in NXT.
Triple H wants to get this Paul Levesque thing over so much he called Raquel Rodrigues Raquel Gonzalez tbf wasn’t she that in his NXT?#EliminationChamber
— Jay Angles (@Jayangles1986) February 23, 2024
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This fan expressed their confusion as they didn’t understand who Triple H was referring to.
um who’s raquel gonzalez
— 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘬 (@short_staaack) February 23, 2024
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What did you think of Hunter’s little mix-up? Did you catch it too, or did someone point it out to you? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section down below.