Alexa Bliss is set to compete in an unexpected singles championship contest, with WWE announcing she will challenge for the WWE Women’s United States Championship during Friday Night SmackDown at Berlin‘s Uber Arena. This Alexa Bliss singles title match marks her biggest solo opportunity in several years and forms the highlight of WWE’s launch for its European Tour in Germany.
Surprise Title Shot Announced for Alexa Bliss in Berlin
During last week’s episode of SmackDown, Japanese star Giulia reclaimed the WWE Women’s United States Championship from Chelsea Green, reversing a previous loss that happened on November 7. WWE fueled speculation and excitement moments ago by releasing a video showing Giulia arriving for the event alongside Kiana James, before confirming that she would defend her title against Alexa Bliss later that night in Berlin.
“🚨 #SmackDown announcement: @giulia0221g will defend her Women’s #USTitle against @AlexaBliss_WWE TONIGHT! Who will leave Berlin as United States Champion?”
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This match upholds a sense of unpredictability for fans, as Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair have largely focused their efforts on tag team competition within WWE’s women’s division since they became a team last year. In fact, Bliss has not claimed a singles championship since her 2018 run as RAW Women’s Champion, making this upcoming contest a pivotal moment in her career trajectory.
Charlotte Flair Reflects on Her Partnership With Alexa Bliss
The pairing of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss has proven effective, with their collaboration leading to victory at SummerSlam where they secured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship after defeating Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day. At a media session following SummerSlam, Charlotte Flair discussed how joining forces with Alexa Bliss reinvigorated her passion within WWE following a period of doubt after her loss to Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41.
“Dang, I didn’t even think I was gonna be on SummerSlam after WrestleMania. So, I was very much directionless. After ‘Mania, I was just like, ‘Damn, I came back and gave it all. I don’t know what’s next.’ Then here’s this little Five Feet of Fury, like, ‘Hey, what’s going on with you? Come hang out with me.’ I’m like, ‘No!’ And then here we are at SummerSlam, and it was just like, even after ten years, after everything I’ve done, this felt really freaking cool,”
Flair said.
The close alliance between Flair and Bliss has cemented their reputation within WWE’s women’s tag team division and added a new dimension to both superstars’ careers. However, the announcement of the Alexa Bliss singles title match in Berlin may set the stage for Bliss to finally break her singles title drought that stretches back more than seven years.
Potential Impact and What Comes Next
The high-stakes championship contest between Giulia and Alexa Bliss stands to reshape WWE’s women’s singles landscape, especially with the added intrigue of the European Tour spotlight. Should Bliss defeat Giulia, she would achieve her first major singles title victory since 2018, potentially altering alliances and rivalries within WWE moving forward. With fan anticipation running high and the Uber Arena in Berlin hosting the action, all eyes will be on whether Bliss can end her title drought and return to the top of the division during tonight’s SmackDown.
🚨 #SmackDown announcement: @giulia0221g will defend her Women's #USTitle against @AlexaBliss_WWE TONIGHT!
Who will leave Berlin as United States Champion? pic.twitter.com/HIS7xviuFc
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2026
