WWE Halts Alexa Bliss Return Plans Over Contract Negotiations

One Big Thing

WWE has postponed Alexa Bliss’s planned January 13 return to Raw due to ongoing contract discussions. Bliss, who has been absent for two years, sought new contract terms before her comeback.

Why It Matters

This delay impacts both WWE’s creative plans and the wrestling landscape:

• Disrupts planned storylines involving the Wyatt Sicks stable
• Affects Raw’s women’s division depth
• Shows WWE’s stance on contract negotiations during planned returns

By the Numbers

• 2 years: Length of Bliss’s absence from WWE television
• Last match: 2023 Royal Rumble vs. Bianca Belair
• 5-time Women’s Champion seeking return

Behind the Scenes

PWInsider Elite reports:

• Bliss’s team approached WWE about new contract terms
• WWE preferred to maintain existing deal with time added for absence
• Creative plans included involvement with Uncle Howdy storyline

What’s Next

• Wyatt Sicks stable moves to SmackDown
• Contract negotiations continue between parties
• Return timeline remains uncertain

The Bottom Line

While Bliss expressed interest in returning throughout 2024, contract negotiations have created an unexpected hurdle in her WWE comeback plans.

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