5 Current WWE Superstars who started on the independent scene and 5 who didn't

#3 Didn't Start on the independent scene - Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss

Like Mandy Rose, Alexa Bliss was a former fitness model/enthusiast that regularly competed in competitions across the US. She recounted the story of how she signed with WWE on an episode of WWE Backstage. Instead of working on the independent scene for various promotions, she attended a tryout at the WWE Performance Center.

On the flight back home, officials called her and said that they'd like to sign her based off of her tryout. Talk about making a good first impression! Bliss originally debuted with a fairy-like gimmick that saw her blow fairy dust out of her hands. Her finishing move was then called the Sparkle Splash.

The Goddess really made her mark, however, when she turned heel and aligned with Blake and Murphy. Her strength was first on the mic but she was good enough in the ring while still learning the craft. She might have been called up a little early during the brand split in 2016, but Bliss has greatly improved in both the ring and on the mic. There aren't many women currently in the WWE that are as good as her on the mic.