During the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber event, WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss was performing powerfully and appeared on the verge of eliminating Kiana James. However, due to the relaxed disqualification rules specific to the Chamber format, Bliss unexpectedly became the first competitor to be eliminated after an ambush during the match.
Bliss’ final sequence included a daring leap from the top of one of the pods, executing a Twisted Bliss that caught Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, and Asuka below. She then positioned Kiana James for her finishing move, Sister Abigail, until The Empress of Tomorrow countered by spraying her with mist, a tactic that disoriented Bliss.
Kiana James Secures Pin and Bliss’ Early Exit
The mist left Alexa Bliss instantly dazed, allowing Kiana James to quickly pin her for the first elimination in the Chamber. WWE officials promptly escorted Bliss out of the steel enclosure, ending her hopes for a world title opportunity at WrestleMania 42.
THE MIST!Alexa Bliss is the first woman eliminated! pic.twitter.com/xKKiBNn5hs— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2026
Background Rivalries Add Context to the Match Tensions
The match’s tension reflected ongoing rivalries among the participants. Asuka and Lexi wrestled with past conflicts related to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, notably after the Kabuki Warriors dethroned Bliss and Charlotte Flair for the titles in November 2025. The two teams clashed again at the Survivor Series Women’s WarGames, where the babyface team earned a win.
Meanwhile, Kiana James and Giulia maintained animosity toward Flair and Lexi. James notably flaunted her victory over Flair during an Elimination Chamber qualifier, pinning her while Flair was caught in a Figure 8 submission by Nia Jax. Just before the Chamber event, James and Giulia publicly questioned the alliance between Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss on SmackDown, escalating hostilities.
The Road Ahead for Alexa Bliss Post-Elimination
Alexa Bliss’ first elimination at this critical event closes one path towards WrestleMania 42, held this April in Las Vegas. As the former five-time WWE Women’s Champion, her early exit raises questions about whether she can still secure a spot at the highly anticipated event. The ongoing rivalries and rivalries in the women’s division will continue to shape the lead-up in the coming weeks.
THE MIST!
Alexa Bliss is the first woman eliminated! pic.twitter.com/xKKiBNn5hs
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2026
