As the professional wrestling world descends upon Chicago for WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 today, February 28, 2026, all eyes are on “The Goddess” Alexa Bliss. With WrestleMania 42 looming in Las Vegas, the multi-time champion remains a focal point of WWE’s evolving landscape, balancing her veteran status with a renewed push toward the title picture.
Elimination Chamber and the Road to WrestleMania
The United Center in Chicago serves as the final stop before the “Grandest Stage of Them All.” While the women’s Elimination Chamber match features a loaded field—including Raquel Rodriguez and Tiffany Stratton—vying for a shot at Jade Cargill’s WWE Women’s Championship, Bliss has been making waves on the periphery. Recent reports indicate Bliss successfully pinned Chelsea Green in a high-stakes qualifying bout, solidifying her momentum as the spring season begins.
Rumors have also swirled regarding Bliss’s potential involvement with The Wyatt Sicks. Despite the faction’s recent television absence—allegedly due to an injury to Bo “Uncle Howdy” Dallas—cryptic teases have continued to link Bliss to the supernatural group, keeping fans on the edge of their seats regarding her character’s next evolution.
A Legacy of Excellence
Born Lexi Kaufman on August 9, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio, the 34-year-old superstar has already secured her place in the Hall of Fame rafters. Her accolades include:
- Triple Crown Champion: The second woman in history to achieve this feat.
- Trailblazer: The first woman to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships.
- Tag Team Specialist: A four-time Women’s Tag Team Champion, most notably alongside Nikki Cross and Charlotte Flair.
- WarGames Victor: Most recently, she stood victorious at Survivor Series 2025 as part of a powerhouse team featuring AJ Lee and Rhea Ripley.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Bliss’s influence extends beyond her own matches. This week, WWE NXT standout Tatum Paxley publicly credited Bliss as her primary inspiration for entering the industry. Paxley, who challenged Bliss and Charlotte Flair for the tag titles in late 2025, praised “Five Feet of Fury” for her character work and resilience, proving that Bliss’s impact is being felt by the rising stars of tomorrow.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the fallout of Alexa Bliss’s recent performances tonight at WWE Elimination Chamber 2026. The event is streaming live on Netflix internationally and Peacock in the United States, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
As the “Wicked Witch of WWE” continues to reinvent herself, the question remains: Will 2026 be the year Alexa Bliss reclaims the top of the mountain at WrestleMania 42?