Alexa Bliss WWE Return Stalled: Contract Dispute Details Revealed

One Big Thing

WWE and Alexa Bliss are locked in a contract dispute, halting her planned January 13 return to Raw. The five-time Women’s Champion’s comeback was scrapped when negotiations hit a wall over contract terms.

Key Details

• Bliss sought improved contract terms before her return
• WWE wanted her to return under her existing deal, which was extended due to her absence
• The standoff led WWE to freeze all return plans
• Bliss removed WWE references from her social media on January 14

By The Numbers

• 33 years old – Bliss’s current age
• 5 – Women’s Championship reigns
• 12 months – Time since her last WWE match (2023 Royal Rumble)

Behind The Scenes

PWInsider Elite reports that Bliss’s representatives approached WWE about a new contract ahead of her planned return. When WWE insisted on maintaining existing terms, both sides reached a stalemate.

Direct Impact

• The Wyatt Sicks faction moved to SmackDown
• Original storyline plans were completely scrapped
• Raw’s women’s division lost a planned top star return

Why It Matters

This situation highlights the ongoing tension between WWE talent and management over contract negotiations. Bliss’s status as a major star makes this dispute particularly significant for WWE’s women’s division.

What’s Next

Bliss’s WWE future remains unclear as both sides continue negotiations. Her last in-ring appearance was at the 2023 Royal Rumble, followed by maternity leave and the birth of her daughter in November 2023.

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