What a powerhouse line-up the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber qualifier featured on this week’s WWE SmackDown. On one corner, there was Alexa Bliss, multi-time WWE Women’s Champion and bona fide future WWE Hall-of-Famer. Across from her was Zelina, a former Queen of the Ring, Women’s United States, and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, as well as current Women’s U.S. Champion Giulia, who most consider the bright future of the WWE Women’s Division as a whole.
Friday, they had the showdown of a lifetime to book their ticket to Chicago, enter the Elimination Chamber, and possibly challenge for a top title at WrestleMania 42. Of course, it was no surprise when all three women showed out tonight in Dallas, Texas, cultivating a PLE-level three-way. Mind you, this was only a qualifier, but all three stars showcased why they are some of the best in the industry today.
All three women had a very real chance of winning, with Zelina hitting a sick head-first iteration of Code Red, and Giulia hitting the Northern Lights Bomb on Alexa Bliss, only for the pin to get broken up. On behalf of Giulia, Kiana James would try to interfere, only to get hit by a right hand from Zelina. Zelina also side-stepped a tackle attempt by Giulia. Zelina had momentum and was about to execute a Suicide Dive on the outside onto Giulia, but she forgot about Alexa Bliss. The former world champion would catch Zelina mid-run, hitting her with Sister Abigail DDT to qualify for Chicago.
Alexa Bliss joins heavy-hitters like Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton, becoming only the third woman to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber Match. Is this the most stacked Women’s Elimination Chamber match of all-time? 50% of the field is pointing to absolutely. Alexa Bliss advances, on the hunt for a shot at the Women’s Title, and if she could win it, her first since 2018.
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