WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss mourns cousin’s passing amid WWE return, sharing her grief on social media just as she advances in the Queen of the Ring tournament. Following her extended maternity break, Bliss’s career is gaining momentum even as personal loss strikes her family.
Personal tragedy strikes Alexa Bliss during busy return
Alexa Bliss, also known as Little Miss Bliss, has openly shared the devastating news of her cousin Vanessa’s death with her fans and followers. Vanessa, who had faced a long battle with cancer, passed away as Bliss prepared for a significant match in WWE. The emotional message, revealing Vanessa’s strength and positivity, was posted on Bliss’s X/Twitter account.
“The strongest fighter & most positive girl I know. my cousin Vanessa. I’ll miss you & I love you. Until we meet again,”
she wrote. —Alexa Bliss, WWE Superstar
WWE career moves forward with high-profile matches
Since returning at this year’s Royal Rumble after her maternity leave, Alexa Bliss has participated in several major WWE events, including the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match and the Women’s Money in the Bank Match. Despite not securing wins in these competitions, she has continued to feature prominently on WWE television. Most recently, Bliss achieved victory in the initial round of the Queen of the Ring tournament, winning a Fatal Four-Way Match and advancing to the semifinals, marking a potential turning point in her WWE journey.
Reactions to recent tournament outcomes
This year’s Women’s Money in the Bank competition saw Naomi claim the briefcase, overcoming strong contenders such as Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, and Stephanie Vaquer. Some within the wrestling community, including former WWE writer Vince Russo, believed that Bliss could have benefited more from a victory in the match, especially in light of developing storylines.
“Go back to Money in the Bank, it’s the usual suspects. Naomi wins. You’re gonna sit there and tell me Alexa Bliss didn’t need this more to kick off the whole Wyatt Sicks program? We’ve been down this road with Naomi. Naomi is already in an angle with Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.”
—Vince Russo, former WWE writer
What lies ahead for Alexa Bliss in WWE?
The direction for Alexa Bliss now rests with WWE’s creative leadership, overseen by Triple H. As she advances in the Queen of the Ring tournament, fans are eager to see how Bliss’s storyline will evolve, especially considering her mix of recent in-ring challenges and personal hardship. Her resilience both inside and outside the ring continues to shape her narrative in the WWE universe, while the support from her fanbase and wrestling colleagues is evident during this difficult period.
