Alexa Bliss, a prominent WWE star, has recently been seen teaming up with a surprising new partner following the temporary absence of her long-time partner Charlotte Flair. This change occurred in recent days as Flair has been sidelined by illness, leading Bliss to join forces with Dragon Lee during a live WWE event in Mannheim. This unexpected alliance highlights a shift in Alexa Bliss’s tag team dynamics as fans eagerly await Charlotte Flair’s return.
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair formed their tag team partnership in June 2025. The pair quickly rose to prominence by capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam, where they defeated Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. They maintained the championship for over 100 days before relinquishing it to The Kabuki Warriors a few months ago. Despite losing the titles, Bliss and Flair continued to work as a team until Flair’s recent illness disrupted that momentum.
Bliss Competes Solo and Finds Victory with Dragon Lee
With Charlotte Flair unavailable, Alexa Bliss has taken on singles matches during WWE house shows and appeared solo on SmackDown, where she openly addressed her partner’s health concerns. However, the recent development at the Mannheim live event marked Bliss’s first pairing with Dragon Lee in a Mixed Tag Team match against Asuka and Kofi Kingston. Alexa Bliss secured the win for their team by pinning Asuka, showcasing her adaptability despite the change.
Challenges Faced by Alexa Bliss on WWE SmackDown Without Flair
Bliss’s solo efforts were evident during last week’s WWE SmackDown episode, where she competed for the Women’s United States Championship against Giulia. Unfortunately, interference by Lash Legend and Nia Jax disrupted Bliss’s chances of winning, reflecting the added obstacles she faces without Charlotte Flair at her side. Fans anticipate a strong comeback once Flair recovers, especially as the duo aims to reclaim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, a rematch that has yet to occur since losing the titles.
“While The Queen is currently unwell, she is not expected to stay on the sidelines for long. One can expect Alexa and Charlotte to go after Nia Jax and Lash Legend once the 14-time women’s champion returns to action.”
Alexa Bliss’s partnership with Charlotte Flair has been a significant storyline in WWE, and her new collaboration with Dragon Lee indicates flexibility and resilience within the WWE roster. As fans remain uncertain about the timeline of Flair’s return, Alexa Bliss’s ability to compete successfully with alternate partners keeps her relevant in WWE’s competitive landscape.
I just hope Charlotte's illness isn't anything serious 🙏🏼😭 I hope she recovers soon. Today Lexi teamed up with Dragon Lee#wwemannheim pic.twitter.com/3pa1T4M0YE
— 𝓜𝓼 𝓕𝓮𝓫𝓮 𝓕𝓵𝓪𝓲𝓻 ✨ (@Ms_Feb3_Flair) January 13, 2026
