Alexa Bliss was visibly stunned backstage after a disappointing showing at the 2026 Royal Rumble event. Competing in the women’s Royal Rumble match as the second entrant, Bliss avoided direct physical contact with Charlotte Flair, who entered first. The two, known as close friends, spent time playfully taunting each other before deciding to wait for the next arrival, Kiana James.
However, what seemed like a cooperative moment quickly turned chaotic. Charlotte Flair accidentally eliminated Alexa Bliss when she pushed Nia Jax off the apron. Bliss’s shocked expression contrasted with Flair’s disbelief at what had happened. In a WWE video released online, Bliss expressed her disbelief plainly: “She eliminated me,” referring to Flair’s unintended move.
Match Performance and What Lies Ahead
Charlotte Flair emerged as one of the toughest competitors, lasting nearly an hour in the match and reaching the final eight participants. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss’s time in the ring was brief and frustrating; she was eliminated fifth after just 13 minutes and 29 seconds. The incident adds tension to their friendship and sets up intriguing developments on the upcoming SmackDown broadcast in Saudi Arabia this Friday, where both women are expected to address the fallout.
Nia Jax Reflects on Alexa Bliss’s Past Struggles with Storylines
During an interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Nia Jax recounted how Alexa Bliss was uncomfortable with their bullying storyline at WrestleMania 34. Bliss struggled with playing the antagonist, uneasy about the harsh words she had to direct at Jax. Jax understood Bliss’s hesitation but explained the importance of convincingly selling the storyline to make it impactful.
“Lexi, I just remember her being like, ‘I don’t really want to say this. This is really mean. I don’t really want to do this.’ She had a hard time because she’s a great human being. I was like, ‘Dude, we got to sell this story. We want this. We want to pitch this like this is supposed to be a major storyline.’ We want this,” Jax said. [H/T chrisvanvliet.com]
The two women succeeded in building tension for their WrestleMania match, leading to Jax receiving cheers as a fan favorite and ultimately defeating Bliss in the bout.
Ongoing Impact for Alexa Bliss and WWE Fans
The surprising backstage reaction from Alexa Bliss following the Royal Rumble adds layers of emotional complexity to her character and ongoing storylines. Her brief and unexpected elimination by Charlotte Flair not only shocked viewers but also hints at future rivalries or reconciliations that fans can anticipate. As the fallout unfolds, the dynamic between these two prominent WWE stars will remain a key storyline moving forward, especially with their upcoming appearances in Saudi Arabia.
