Alexa Bliss forms alliance with Rhea Ripley in WWE following a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. After Charlotte Flair turned down Bliss’s offer of friendship, Bliss appeared to shift her attention and now has joined forces with former Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, bringing new dynamics to the women’s division.
From Rivalry to Friendship on the Ladder
Alexa Bliss had actively pursued a friendship with Charlotte Flair, also known as The Queen, in recent weeks. Flair, however, rebuffed Bliss’s gestures and insisted that Bliss should keep her distance. This led Bliss, often called Little Miss Bliss, to look elsewhere for camaraderie and eventually led her to Rhea Ripley, who is known as The Eradicator and is a former Women’s World Champion.
Both Lexi—Bliss’s nickname—and Ripley, referred to as Mami, competed against Roxanne Perez, Giulia, Naomi (who wrestles as The Glow), and Stephanie Vaquer in the high-stakes 2025 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. In the contest’s closing moments, Bliss and Ripley found themselves sharing the top of the ladder, each just inches from grabbing the victory briefcase. However, Naomi intervened by toppling the ladder, sending both wrestlers crashing onto another ladder positioned in the ring’s corner. Taking advantage, Naomi unhooked the MITB briefcase for the win.
Although Bliss and Ripley did not secure a victory, they shared unexpected moments of friendship during the match. They could be seen smiling and waving at each other, and WWE even highlighted this friendly alliance on its official Instagram, showcasing the pair briefly teaming up. Their interaction suggests they have now become friends within WWE, regardless of Bliss being part of SmackDown and Ripley representing RAW—their newfound alliance is undeterred by this brand split.
Future Possibilities: Queen of the Ring and Beyond
Their collaboration at Money in the Bank has sparked speculation over whether Bliss and Ripley will cross paths again in the upcoming Queen of the Ring tournament. The question remains how their alliance will shape their strategies if they end up facing each other further down the road.
Bliss Eyes Revenge After Missing Out on MITB Win
After the ladder match, Alexa Bliss addressed her future plans during an interview with Complex Sports, revealing her mindset on missing out on her second Money in the Bank win. She made no secret of her intentions by stating:
“I always have plans for revenge. If there’s one thing about Alexa Bliss, it’s that there’s always a plan for revenge… Well, clearly right now, Naomi just got the briefcase. So I don’t know, maybe we’ll see something there,”
she said. —Alexa Bliss, WWE Superstar
As a returning veteran within the roster, Bliss commented on the impressive influx of new talent and the advancements in how the women’s division is now recognized. She expressed her appreciation for the attention and respect the division receives, marking a shift away from the Divas era and highlighting the division’s earned placement within WWE.
Shifting Alliances and Upcoming Challenges
With Rhea Ripley now by her side and Naomi seemingly an emerging rival, Alexa Bliss’s next moves are set to draw attention in WWE circles. As both wrestlers navigate their new relationship—whether friends or competitors—their storylines are poised to bring fresh excitement to upcoming events like the Queen of the Ring tournament, further energizing the women’s division for fans and insiders alike.
