5 things you may not know about Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss is a multi-time WWE Women's Champion
Alexa Bliss is a multi-time WWE Women's Champion

Alexa Bliss has achieved a great deal of success during her time in WWE. Whether it has been as the SmackDown Women's Champion, RAW Women's Champion, or WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, Alexa Bliss has been in the winner's circle more times than not.

However, for all that she has achieved, some things may not be overtly obvious. Her success didn't come easy, and injury and recovery has been a significant obstacle for her to overcome over the past few years.

She has had to endure criticism and personal challenges, and come out the other side better. But, what is it about Alexa Bliss that fans don't tend to know about? For all that fans are likely aware of her, there may be several different things that remain unknown.

Which sports team is she a fan of, and what other sports was she active in growing up? We answer this question by attempting to share a few things fans likely aren't aware of as it comes to WWE's Alexa Bliss. It takes a great deal to endure what she has and shown just how strong she is both inside and out.


#5 Alexa Bliss is a fan of Disney

It's the happiest place on Earth and Alexa agrees
It's the happiest place on Earth and Alexa agrees

WWE Superstars' success will often be tied to being authentic. This is the case for Alexa Bliss. She is fun and intriguing and often provides fans with an exciting combination in the ring and on the microphone. Their success has to be tied to who they are for something more profound to resonate with audiences.

For Alexa Bliss, her early time in NXT was spent skipping to the ring and throwing pixie dust. Her original ring attire was literally a cheerleader outfit. It was cute and different and, at the time, reflected who she was.

The idea of glitter was equally tied to things of fantasy. Alexa Bliss's admiration for all things made of glitter was not unlike those that came from Disney. When you think of Tinkerbell or Fairy Godmothers, you think about Disney.

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That said, Alexa Bliss' longtime fandom of Disney was attributed to her family's long standing trips there. Her family's annual ventures there since the age of 3 have long been tied to her admiration for the happiest place on Earth. It is clear to see how Disney played a significant part in her early time in WWE.

#4 Alexa Bliss has cosplay inspired attire

Harley Quinn is best cosplayed by Alexa Bliss
Harley Quinn is best cosplayed by Alexa Bliss

Several of today's WWE stars have donned attires that reflect what they love and who they are. This is no different for Alexa Bliss. Her attire is often fun and flashy with a sense of who she is. Alexa's much darker side will often bring out a more dangerous side to her character's persona.

One of the most intriguing qualities about what she wears is that it isn't always the same. She changes her style to match her mood, and it is often reflected in the ring. This is the case of Alexa Bliss's ring attire. She has often be seen in outfits that reflect a particular movie or character. For instance, she has been seen wearing attire that is not unlike comic book characters.

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Fans have seen her dress as Harley Quinn from the Batman series or as Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. It is evident that Alexa Bliss has taken her love of comics and movies and brought them to WWE.

#3 Alexa Bliss is a Bluejackets fan

Go Bluejackets Go! Alexa has often be seen cheering for her hometown team. Photo: Twitter
Go Bluejackets Go! Alexa has often be seen cheering for her hometown team. Photo: Twitter

WWE talent often share their musical interests, wrestling interests, and in particular, video game interests. Alexa Bliss has shown her love and admiration for her hometown.

One of those areas that she has shown a particular fondness for is her hometown hockey team. The National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets have emerged over the past couple of years as a perennial threat to capture a championship.

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One fan firmly seated in their corner is none other than the former WWE Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss. The Ohio native's love for sports is evident, and she has sent a message of support to her team in the past.

Despite her team playing as part of the NHL's bubbled franchises due to the pandemic, Alexa Bliss is sure to show her support regardless of the result. Will we see her wear attire that reflects her hometown teams as they move through the playoffs? It will be fun to see what transpires if they do!

#2 Alexa Bliss has turned near tragedy into triumph

Alexa Bliss has shown great strength
Alexa Bliss has shown great strength

To see Alexa Bliss today is a far cry from what she was several years ago. The pressure to being in competitive cheerleading played on her psyche and need to succeed.

This, as many may be aware, led to an eating disorder. She showed perseverance and overcame this obstacle. It says a great deal about her character and the support system around her.

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Since overcoming this near-tragic situation, WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss has become an advocate for self-identity and has shared her stories with those who struggle with body image. Whether it is anorexia or bulimia, or any other eating disorder to deny oneself value isn't something Bliss would want anyone else to suffer from.

Today, WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss is healthy and shares the stories of body image, and shaming is not anyone should have to deal with. She promotes health and good eating and promotes positive energy, which others can look up to. Fans of Alexa Bliss are assured that she will continue to support a positive message about body image.

#1 Alexa Bliss' athleticism goes beyond wrestling

Bliss is a complete athlete. Photo / YouTube
Bliss is a complete athlete. Photo / YouTube

For several of today's stars, they have earned their way competing on the independent wrestling circuit. Those that have and achieved success in the WWE are to be applauded. However, for several men and women, their training and development early on came from other areas of sports, whether it be powerlifting or football, and wrestling wasn't their first area of development.

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This is the case of Alexa Bliss. The former Women's Champion has continued to show her athleticism in the ring since her debut in NXT. She has said that her sports experience came from competitive fitness. Bliss played other sports such as baseball when she was younger.

Alexa Bliss is proof that if you want something bad enough, you can take an athletic background and apply it to be the future you want rather than the future that may have been planned for you. Her hard work and determination is evident in the ring today. She is one WWE superstar that has a few surprises fans may not necessarily know about.

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