Alexa Bliss faces Asuka in Queen of the Ring semi-finals as the two former allies met on WWE SmackDown, marking their first singles showdown since 2022. The bout brought extra intrigue since the last time Bliss and Asuka were opponents, it was nearly three years ago, making this a highly anticipated match for fans and the WWE universe.
Renewing a Rivalry After Years Apart
Alexa Bliss and her ex-tag team partner Asuka were both eager for a victory on this high-stakes stage, with the Queen of the Ring tournament creating a platform for their storied history to unfold. Their last singles match on RAW took place on August 1, 2022, and since then, both stars have been on different paths within WWE before fate paired them as adversaries again in the semi-finals.
Back-and-Forth Action in the Semi-Final Match
The contest opened with Asuka, known as The Empress of Tomorrow, attempting a sharp kick, only for Bliss—nicknamed Little Miss Bliss—to counter by catching Asuka’s leg and slamming her onto the mat. Bliss quickly followed this up with a dropkick, but Asuka regained her footing, flooring Bliss with a shoulder tackle and sending her off the apron after a swift hip attack.
Asuka kept up the momentum, hitting a missile dropkick and landing multiple strikes followed by a suplex. Bliss responded by attempting her signature move, Sister Abigail, yet Asuka adeptly reversed it into a roll-up, earning a close two-count. Asuka’s next kick also resulted in a near-fall, and she nearly hit another missile dropkick, which Bliss just managed to avoid.
The Decisive Moments and the Path Forward
In the closing stretches, Bliss delivered a DDT to Asuka but was quickly trapped in an armbar. Asuka then executed a hangman’s neckbreaker for another two-count, as both competitors tried to outmaneuver each other. Bliss fired back with a dropkick in the corner, setting up her Twisted Bliss finisher, but Asuka countered with raised knees. The match concluded when Asuka hit the Emperor’s Impact, securing her victory and entrance into the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
This result not only reignites the storied rivalry between Alexa Bliss and Asuka but also elevates Asuka’s momentum in WWE. Asuka advances to the final round, putting her one step closer to claiming the Queen of the Ring crown and solidifying her legacy among WWE’s elite competitors.
