Alexa Bliss Confirmed for SmackDown: What You Need to Know After Royal Rumble Return

One Big Thing

Alexa Bliss is officially heading to SmackDown following her surprise return at the 2024 Royal Rumble, marking her first WWE appearance in two years.

Why It Matters

This roster placement ends months of speculation about Bliss’s WWE future and sets up new storyline possibilities heading into WrestleMania season.

Key Details

• PWInsider Elite confirms Bliss is “100 percent” destined for SmackDown
• Bliss has reportedly signed a new five-year WWE contract
• Her last WWE match was at the 2023 Royal Rumble
• She entered the 2024 women’s Royal Rumble match at #21

By The Numbers

• 2 years: Length of Bliss’s absence from WWE
• 5 years: Duration of her reported new contract
• 21: Her entry number in the 2024 Royal Rumble

Behind The Scenes

• Initial plans had Bliss scheduled for Raw
• Earlier creative pitches included an angle with The Wyatt Sicks faction
• Contract negotiations delayed her return until the Royal Rumble

What’s Next

While Bliss’s immediate creative direction remains unclear, her SmackDown placement opens up fresh matchup possibilities and potential storylines as WWE builds toward WrestleMania.

The Bottom Line

Bliss’s confirmed move to SmackDown represents a significant shift in WWE’s roster dynamics and adds star power to the Friday night brand.

What storylines would you like to see Alexa Bliss involved in on SmackDown? Share your thoughts in the comments below.