Alexa Bliss WWE Return: Contract Talks Hit Roadblock Ahead of Royal Rumble 2025

One Big Thing

WWE and Alexa Bliss remain far apart in contract negotiations, putting her rumored return for Royal Rumble 2025 in doubt.

Key Details

• Initial plans for Bliss to join the Wyatt Six faction on January 13 Raw were scrapped
• Contract discussions between WWE and Bliss have reached an impasse
• Sources indicate the two sides are unlikely to reach a deal

By the Numbers

• Bliss is a 5-time WWE Women’s Champion
• Last WWE match: January 2023 at Royal Rumble
• Away from ring since November 2023 after welcoming her first child

Direct Quote

Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer reports: “They were at least far enough apart that people are talking about not expecting a deal to be made.

Why It Matters

Bliss’s potential return would significantly boost WWE’s women’s division and provide a compelling storyline with the Wyatt Six faction. Her absence impacts WWE’s creative plans heading into their first major premium live event of 2025.

What’s Next

• WWE continues to reshape plans for the Wyatt Six storyline
• Contract negotiations may continue but appear unlikely to resolve soon
• Royal Rumble 2025 plans proceed without Bliss

The Bottom Line

While fans hoped to see Alexa Bliss return at Royal Rumble 2025, current contract disputes make her comeback increasingly unlikely.

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