Kiana James Shocks WWE, Qualifies for Elimination Chamber

Kiana James earned her place in the upcoming Elimination Chamber by winning a qualifying match on this week’s WWE SmackDown. She faced Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax on Friday night and surprised the audience by claiming victory. After Flair executed a sunset powerbomb on Jax and applied a Figure Eight hold, James seized the opportunity with a crucifix pin on Flair to win the match.

Other Competitors Locked in for the Chamber Match

James joins Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, and Asuka as confirmed participants in the women’s Elimination Chamber bout. One remaining spot will be decided during a qualifying contest on WWE Raw involving Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane, and Raquel Rodriguez. The winner of the Elimination Chamber match will earn a championship shot at WrestleMania 42 in April.

Event Details and Broadcast Information

The WWE Elimination Chamber event is scheduled for February 28th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The pay-per-view will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States and on Netflix internationally. Updates to the event’s match card will be provided following the latest SmackDown episode.

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