Alexa Bliss, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, has addressed remarks made by former WWE star Ronda Rousey regarding their past matches. The exchange comes after Rousey criticized WWE’s decision to have her compete against Bliss during their 2018 feud. This feud featured high-profile bouts for the Raw Women’s Championship, including matches at SummerSlam and Hell in a Cell, both won by Rousey.
Rousey expressed dissatisfaction about facing Bliss during an appearance on the Lapsed Fan podcast, calling the situation “f**king ridiculous.” She explained WWE’s reasoning behind the matchup, stating,
“You wanna know why they had me against Alexa Bliss? Because she had the most merch sales at the time.”
—Ronda Rousey
Rousey’s frustration continued with,
“Like, what the f**k? That’s your decision-making process?”
—Ronda Rousey
Industry Reactions Highlight Business Side of Wrestling
AEW star MJF responded directly to Rousey’s criticism with a wry take on wrestling’s commercial aspects. He wrote,
“It’s almost like pro wrestling much like any professional sport functions as a business. F**king crazy 🤯,”
highlighting the balance between entertainment and business decisions within the sport.
Alexa Bliss’s Subtle Rebuttal on Social Media
Although Bliss did not comment directly on Rousey’s statements, she shared a message on social media that resonated with the situation. Bliss wrote succinctly,
“I love our business 🖤”
—Alexa Bliss
This brief response underscores Bliss’s pride in her wrestling career and the industry despite the critical remarks from Rousey. Both athletes had notable clashes in WWE’s women’s division, but Bliss’s recent post reflects resilience and appreciation for the wrestling world.
What This Means for Wrestling Fans and the WWE Landscape
The tension sparked by Rousey’s comments brings attention to the complex dynamics behind booking decisions in professional wrestling, where business metrics often influence matchmaking. Alexa Bliss’s refusal to engage negatively in public shows her professionalism amid the criticism. As WWE continues to promote its women’s tag team division, fans can expect more spirited competition and storylines involving these athletes.
With MJF’s input from AEW and Bliss’s calm response, the wrestling community is reminded of the blend between entertainment value and commercial strategy in shaping wrestler rivalries. Future developments may see ongoing dialogue about how wrestlers are positioned and how their popularity affects their career trajectories within WWE and beyond.
