Alexa Bliss Set for First Singles Match in Two Years on SmackDown’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier

One Big Thing

Alexa Bliss returns to singles competition tonight on SmackDown, facing Candice LeRae in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. This marks Bliss’s first one-on-one bout since 2022.

Why It Matters

This match signals WWE’s renewed push for Bliss, who made a surprise return at the Royal Rumble. Her comeback adds star power to SmackDown’s women’s division and could reshape the road to WrestleMania.

Key Details

• Match scheduled for SmackDown (February 7) on USA Network
• Winner advances to Women’s Elimination Chamber match on March 1
• Bliss now shares the SmackDown roster with the Wyatt Sicks
• Initial plans reportedly had Bliss headed to Raw before roster changes

Additional Qualifying Matches Tonight

• Piper Niven vs. Bianca Belair (Women’s Chamber qualifier)
• Drew McIntyre vs. Jimmy Uso vs. LA Knight (Men’s Chamber qualifier)

By The Numbers

• 2+ years since Bliss’s last singles match
• 6 participants will compete in each Chamber match
• 1 championship opportunity at WrestleMania 40 for the winners

The Bottom Line

Tonight’s qualifiers will set the stage for the Elimination Chamber premium live event, with multiple stars looking to secure their path to WrestleMania 40.

What are your thoughts on Alexa Bliss’s return to singles competition, and who do you think will advance to the Chamber matches? Share your predictions in the comments below.