Former women’s world champion Alexa Bliss made a surprise return to WWE at Royal Rumble earlier this month. After two years away from action, she delivered an electrifying performance that left the 70,000-strong crowd and fans worldwide impressed.
Bliss’s comeback was unexpected, as reports suggested she and WWE were “far apart” in contract talks. However, she appeared in the women’s Rumble match just hours after a new deal was signed. Her entrance sparked widespread excitement, but her outing was short-lived – she was eliminated from the match soon after.
The news of Bliss’s appearance came at the last minute for fellow wrestler Shotzi, who was originally scheduled to make her main roster debut in the women’s Rumble. Shotzi had recently returned from a long-term injury and had been building momentum on WWE’s developmental brand NXT.
While fans were sad to see Shotzi overlooked, Fightful notes that there are no hard feelings towards Bliss for taking her spot. The move has sparked an outpouring of support for Shotzi on social media, with many feeling sorry for the 32-year-old.
As for Shotzi, she may soon get another chance at main roster action. Despite being axed from the Rumble, Fightful suggests that her return could be imminent. With one door closing for Shotzi, fans can only wonder when she’ll step back into the spotlight.
Source: https://talksport.com/wrestling/2884656/wwe-backstage-photo-royal-rumble-axed-alexa-bliss