On WWE SmackDown in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Alexa Bliss faced off against Asuka after a gap of 1055 days in an eagerly anticipated showdown, with the Queen of the Ring semi-final spot and proud reputations at stake. Alexa Bliss faces Asuka after 1055 days on SmackDown, but despite determined efforts, her hopes of tournament victory were crushed in an outcome that broke a longstanding pattern between the two competitors.
Bliss and Asuka Break Their No-Contest Streak in Tournament Semi-Final
The match saw Alexa Bliss compete against The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, in a pivotal Queen of the Ring tournament semi-final. The last singles contest between the pair occurred on August 1, 2022, during RAW, which, like their previous meeting, ended in a No Contest. This time, the pattern changed, and fans in attendance witnessed a definitive finish as the high-stakes contest unfolded.
Despite a strong performance, Bliss struggled to best the seasoned four-time WWE Champion. Asuka’s unyielding tactics and finishing move, the Empress Impact, sealed Bliss’s defeat—a decisive victory that propelled Asuka into the tournament final.
Asuka Sets Sights on Queen of the Ring Final Opponent
With her victory, Asuka earns her place in the Queen of the Ring final, where she will face either Jade Cargill, known as The Storm, or rising talent Roxanne Perez, called The Prodigy. Both potential challengers have earned considerable attention, ensuring that the upcoming final will attract intense viewer interest as Asuka looks to solidify her dominance on WWE SmackDown.
Unfinished Rivalry: Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair’s Ongoing Saga
Though disappointed by her semi-final exit, Alexa Bliss remains focused, with ongoing storylines hinting that her battle is far from over. Recent backstage interactions revealed lingering tension between Bliss and Charlotte Flair, a superstar she once called a friend. Flair interrupted Bliss during a discussion with Chelsea Green, reminding everyone that their rivalry still simmers beneath the surface.
Tonight’s confrontation was just the latest chapter in a series of clashes between Bliss and The Queen in recent months, keeping fans invested in the ongoing developments on WWE SmackDown. With Flair set to compete later that night and Bliss deeply unsatisfied, the stage is set for further drama in the weeks to come.
The outcome of this semi-final not only marks Asuka’s return to form after 1055 days but also intensifies personal and professional stakes for Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and the rest of the WWE women’s roster heading into the concluding stages of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
