WWE superstar Alexa Bliss has delivered a powerful response to online critics who trolled her for looking 'too old' following a recent episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. The 34-year-old wrestler, whose real name is Alexis Cabrera, found herself targeted after a close-up promo aired during Monday's broadcast.
The Viral Criticism and Bliss's Heartfelt Response
A wrestling fan sparked the controversy by sharing a screenshot of Bliss's face from the programme on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it: 'Why does she kinda look older than she used to?' The post quickly went viral, with many commenters noting that Bliss has naturally aged since joining WWE back in 2013.
Rather than ignoring the remarks, Bliss fired back on the social media platform with a candid explanation. 'I've seen the tweets - and all I can say is having only one full day at home a week with our nonstop schedule and being a full time mom and constantly fighting exhaustion - will definitely take a toll on my appearance,' she wrote, referencing her two-year-old daughter, Hendrix.
Fan Support and Previous Appearance Criticism
The wrestling community swiftly rallied behind the athlete. One supporter commented: 'You literally don't age Alexa, please ignore everyone that says otherwise. We love you!' Another wrote: 'Meanwhile you still look like you're in your early twenties, Queen.' A third supporter pointed out the unnecessary nature of the criticism, stating: 'It's sad that you even have to justify it. This didn't deserve an answer because the question stemmed from someone else's fragility.'
This incident marks another chapter in Bliss's experience with appearance-based trolling. Back in May, the former Raw Women's Champion was called an 'old lady' after she defeated Chelsea Green to qualify for the Money In The Bank ladder match. Showing her characteristic humour in that instance, Bliss responded: 'BRB - scheduling my Botox appointment.'
Alexa Bliss's Illustrious Career and Personal Life
Bliss signed with WWE in 2013, beginning her journey on the company's developmental brand, NXT. She made her main roster debut in 2016 and rapidly became a fan favourite, winning the Smackdown Women's Championship twice within a year. After moving to Raw, she secured the Raw Women's Championship three times and has won the Women's Tag Team Championship four times, most recently alongside Charlotte Flair.
Beyond the wrestling ring, Bliss's career has diversified significantly. She appeared on E!'s wrestling reality series Total Divas, competed on The Masked Singer in 2023, and earlier this year voiced a character in the Japanese anime film Sakamoto Days.
In her personal life, Bliss married singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera in 2022 in what the couple described as a 'non-traditional' and 'rockstar' ceremony in Palm Desert. They welcomed their first child, daughter Hendrix Rouge, in 2023.
