Alexa Bliss is back in WWE, and here to stay for a long time.
Bliss had missed the last two years while out on maternity leave, and the company had looked to bring her back. They've officially done that, as WWE hammered out a new five-year deal with Bliss, as well as Paragon Talent's Mojo and Steve Kaye. The deal was signed on Saturday, and Bliss was flown in to Indianapolis for the WWE Royal Rumble the same day. Prior, Shotzi was going to be in the Rumble.
The talent involved in the Royal Rumble match were not aware that Bliss would be in the Royal Rumble until she arrived Saturday. WWE had prepared merchandise for her eventual return a number of weeks ago as she'd started to be factored into plans.
Bliss had been under a long term deal previously, which had been extended due to absences. WWE sources claimed that Bliss and her reps wanted a new deal, while they wanted her to work on the deal she had previously as they'd paid her during her leave. However, even if a new deal wasn't reached, there would have been time remaining on the previous contract.
We're told the Alexa Bliss merchandise also ended up selling very well.
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