SmackDown Showdown Will Determine Elimination Chamber Spot
Summary
– Alexa Bliss faces Candice LeRae in a Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier
– Her surprise return at Royal Rumble 2025 was kept secret until the last moment
– Bliss is expanding her career beyond WWE with new entertainment ventures
Alexa Bliss isn’t wasting any time. After her shocking return at Royal Rumble 2025, she’s stepping right back into the ring for her first singles match in over a year. Bliss is set to face Candice LeRae on Friday Night SmackDown in a high-stakes Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match, with the winner earning a shot at the Chamber match later this month.
Her return at the Rumble was tightly under wraps, with Bliss flying into Indianapolis just hours before the event and staying hidden until her entrance. The crowd erupted when she hit the ring, proving that Little Miss Bliss hadn’t been forgotten. That same night, she officially re-signed with WWE, ensuring that her future in the company remains secure.
Bliss’ return isn’t just about in-ring competition—she’s also making major moves outside WWE. She recently signed with Paradigm Talent Agency, joining names like CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, and Jade Cargill. Beyond wrestling, she has taken on new entertainment projects, including The Masked Singer, Punky Brewster, and Sakamoto Days, where she voices Obiguro in the upcoming Netflix anime.
With her WWE comeback in full swing, the question now is whether Bliss can pick up right where she left off. Facing Candice LeRae is no easy task, and with a spot in the Elimination Chamber on the line, she’ll have to prove she’s still one of the best.
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