Alexa Bliss Steals Queen of the Ring Victory in Chaotic SmackDown Four-Way

Friday night’s SmackDown delivered another chapter in WWE’s Queen of the Ring tournament, and Alexa Bliss proved she’s still got that championship instinct when it matters most. The former multi-time champion punched her ticket to the semi-finals in dramatic fashion, leaving Charlotte Flair questioning the split-second timing that cost her advancement.

Last-Minute Substitution Sets the Stage

The evening’s second Queen of the Ring qualifier hit a snag before the opening bell even rang. Chelsea Green was nowhere to be found at the venue, creating an opening that Alba Fyre would ultimately fill. The substitution came courtesy of SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who made the call after Fyre and Piper Niven delivered the news backstage.

Green’s reaction via video call said everything fans needed to know about missing this opportunity. Her visible frustration at being replaced highlighted just how much these tournament spots mean to the women’s roster.

Perfect Timing Decides the Match

The finish came down to a matter of seconds that separated victory from heartbreak. Charlotte Flair had Alba Fyre trapped in her signature Figure Eight leglock right in the center of the ring, seemingly moments away from forcing a submission.

But Alexa Bliss had other plans. While Flair worked for the tap-out, Bliss connected with her devastating Twisted Bliss finisher on Candice LeRae and secured the three-count. The controversial element? Fyre’s hand hit the mat to submit just after the referee’s hand came down for the third time on LeRae’s shoulders.

Bliss Continues Mind Games with “The Queen”

The psychological warfare between Bliss and Flair extended beyond the match itself. Bliss made her entrance during Flair’s walk to the ring, immediately establishing a tone of disrespect that would carry through the entire contest.

Following her victory, Bliss doubled down on the disrespect with mocking curtsies directed at “The Queen.” These mind games suggest their rivalry runs deeper than just tournament advancement, potentially setting up future storylines regardless of how the Queen of the Ring tournament plays out.

Tournament Bracket Takes Shape

With two SmackDown representatives now locked in, the semi-final picture is becoming clearer. Bliss awaits her opponent from Monday’s Raw, where Asuka, Ivy Nile, Raquel Rodriguez, and Stephanie Vaquer will battle for the right to face her.

On the opposite side of the bracket, Jade Cargill secured her spot earlier in the evening and will square off against NXT’s Roxanne Perez. The former AEW star continues building momentum in her WWE run, making her a legitimate threat to capture the crown.

Bliss has proven she can steal victories when the stakes are highest, but will her tournament run continue when she faces fresh competition from Raw’s roster? The Queen of the Ring tournament is heating up, and with Night of Champions on the horizon, every match becomes must-see television for the women’s division.