Details On Alexa Bliss Returning At The WWE Royal Rumble After Reports Of Contract Dispute

Alexa Bliss is back in WWE — making her return in the women's Royal Rumble matchup at last night's Royal Rumble premium live event in Indianapolis.

According to Fightful Select, other participants were unaware that Bliss would be part of the match as she was not present at Friday’s rehearsals. In fact, another talent was initially scheduled to take the spot that Bliss ultimately filled. There were previous reports stating that Bliss and WWE were still butting heads over a contract, which are confirmed to be true, but obviously, things worked out in the end.

Fightful adds that originally Shotzi was planned for the Royal Rumble, marking her first main roster appearance since the previous year's event. However, Shotzi was ultimately pulled from the spot to make room for Bliss. The report adds that while many expressed no hard feelings toward Bliss and were happy to see her back, some did feel bad for Shotzi, given how the situation unfolded.