Kiana James Earns Women’s Elimination Chamber Spot

Triple threat qualifier ends with surprise pinfall on SmackDown

Summary

– Kiana James defeated Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax to qualify

– James pinned Flair after a top-rope powerbomb and Figure 8 on Jax

– The Women’s Elimination Chamber field continues to take shape

Kiana James scored the biggest win of her career on the February 20 edition of WWE SmackDown.

The triple threat qualifier featured James against Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax, with a Women’s Elimination Chamber spot on the line. The match headlined the first hour and carried major stakes as the road to Chicago intensified.

Charlotte Flair entered as the clear favorite and received strong crowd support throughout the contest. Earlier in the night, she crossed paths with Jade Cargill after the champion addressed her potential challengers, adding another layer to the atmosphere.

The action remained competitive from the opening bell. James delivered a strong Samoan Drop to Jax that nearly secured the victory. Near falls piled up as the crowd reacted to every momentum shift.

The decisive moment came after Flair connected with a top-rope powerbomb on Jax and transitioned into the Figure 8. With Flair focused on forcing a submission, James capitalized. She slid into the ring, hooked Flair, and secured the three-count to steal the win.

James now advances to the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber match on February 28 in Chicago. With Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Asuka, and Tiffany Stratton already qualified, the field is becoming one of the most unpredictable lineups of the year.

The Chamber match just gained a serious wildcard.