Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will face off in a Women’s Tag Team Championship match at WWE SummerSlam after successfully negotiating another opportunity through backstage influence. Though the pair have described themselves as not being friends, they have formed an “Alliance of Convenience” over recent weeks, teaming up to compete for the tag titles.
At the Evolution event, Flair and Bliss participated in a Fatal 4-Way Women’s Tag Team Championship match alongside Sol Roca & Zaria, The Kabuki Warriors, and Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez. Despite their efforts, the reigning champions, The Judgment Day, retained the titles.
Backstage Negotiations Secure SummerSlam Title Shot
On a recent episode of SmackDown, a backstage segment revealed Flair approaching Bliss with news of their next title opportunity. Bliss initially feared their alliance might be ending, but Flair clarified that she had already spoken with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce and arranged a new match for the Women’s Tag Team Titles at SummerSlam.
I got us a Tag Team Title Match at SummerSlam.
—Charlotte Flair, WWE Superstar
Bliss was surprised by how quickly Flair secured the match, to which the 14-time world champion responded that being on a team did not mean she was any less Charlotte Flair. Later that night, Flair defeated Raquel Rodriguez with Bliss’s assistance, reinforcing their alliance ahead of SummerSlam.
Additional WWE News Highlights
Other developments in WWE lead up to SummerSlam include a popular WWE star reportedly poised for a surprising heel turn, challenging for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. CM Punk addressed speculation about his wife AJ Lee’s potential WWE return, putting rumors to rest. Meanwhile, JoJo Offerman, who left WWE in 2021, made a surprising appearance at AEW All In: Texas.
Seth Rollins announced he will miss SummerSlam 2025 due to a recent knee injury suffered at Saturday Night’s Main Event. WWE Hall of Famer Edge, also known as Adam Copeland, surprised fans with another name change during his AEW return. Meanwhile, WWE reportedly reacted with shock to a legend declining a return at Evolution, holding out for a more significant comeback match.
There are also reports of Omos potentially returning to the ring, though possibly outside WWE, and Seth Rollins shared his response to Roman Reigns’ much-anticipated WWE return.
What This Means for the Women’s Tag Team Division
The renewed title match between Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam signals ongoing shifts within the Women’s Tag Team division. Flair’s ability to leverage her backstage clout emphasizes her influence in WWE’s power dynamics, while the alliance with Bliss continues to draw attention and add intrigue ahead of the pay-per-view. This contest is expected to be a defining moment for both superstars as they seek to elevate their standing and claim championship gold under the bright lights of SummerSlam.
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