Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss

Bliss in March 2015
Birth name Alexis Kaufman
Born (1991-08-09) August 9, 1991[1]
Columbus, Ohio, United States[1]
Residence Orlando, Florida, United States[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Alexa Bliss[2]
Billed height 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)[1][2]
Billed weight 102 lb (46 kg)[1]
Billed from Columbus, Ohio[1][2]
Trained by Sara Del Rey
WWE Performance Center
Debut May 2013[3]

Alexis "Lexi" Kaufman[1] (born August 9, 1991)[1] is an American bodybuilder and professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she performs in their developmental territory WWE NXT under the ring name Alexa Bliss.[2]

Early life

Kaufman was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She has been involved in sports since the age of five, competing in softball, track, kickboxing, and gymnastics.[2] In cheerleading, she reached Division I status in college.[4] She also spent time in competitive bodybuilding, and has competed in the Arnold Classic.[2]

Professional wrestling career

WWE

NXT (2013–present)

Bliss was signed by WWE in May 2013 and reported to WWE's developmental territory, NXT.[5] On the July 24 episode of NXT, taped on June 20, she made her first televised appearance, congratulating the inaugural NXT Women's Champion, Paige.[6][7] In August, she was added to WWE.com's NXT roster page and assigned the ring name Alexa Bliss.[8][9]

She acted as an unnamed ring announcer for the November 20 episode of NXT.[10][11] Her first televised appearance on the main roster came at WrestleMania XXX on April 6, 2014, when she played a part in Triple H's entrance.[12][13] She made her televised in-ring debut on the May 8 episode of NXT, competing in a tournament for the vacant NXT Women's Championship.[14] She defeated former WWE Divas Champion Alicia Fox in the first round, but lost to Charlotte in the semi-finals.[14][15][16] On the June 19 episode of NXT, Bliss defeated Sasha Banks despite interference from Summer Rae and Charlotte.[17]

After some hiatus from the ring due to injury, Bliss returned on the March 11, 2015 episode of NXT, defeating Carmella.[18] The following week, she defeated NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks by count-out in a non–title match,[19] which led to Bliss being granted a championship match against Banks on March 25, which she lost.[20]

On the May 13 episode of NXT, Bliss defeated Carmella after the NXT Tag Team Champions Blake and Murphy set up a distraction.[21] On May 20, at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable, Bliss helped Blake and Murphy retain their championships against Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, forming an alliance with them and turning heel in the process.[22] On the June 3 episode of NXT, Bliss once again defeated Carmella, with Blake and Murphy in her corner.[23] On the July 29 episode of NXT, Bliss helped Blake and Murphy retain their championships against The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), and slapped both English and Gotch after the match.[24] The Vaudevillians were granted a rematch for the NXT Tag Team Championships against Blake and Murphy at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, which they won, after Blue Pants stopped Bliss from providing a distraction during the match.[25] This led to a match between the two, where Bliss would go on to defeat Blue Pants in a singles match on the September 2 episode of NXT.[26]

Throughout October and November, Bliss started a feud with Bayley over the NXT Women's Championship, after Bliss interrupted Bayley's celebration about her match at NXT TakeOver: Respect, confronting her and stating she has her sights set on the championship.[27][28] After Bliss lost to Bayley in a six–person mixed tag team match,[29] the two faced off in the main event on the November 18 episode of NXT, where Bliss was unsuccessful in capturing the championship.[30] On the January 13, 2016, episode of NXT, Bliss competed in a number one contender's battle royal, which was won by Carmella.[31]

Personal life

Kaufman revealed that she suffered from a life-threatening eating disorder when she was younger, but bodybuilding helped her overcome it. She is an avid fan of Disney.[4] Kaufman has cited Trish Stratus and Rey Mysterio as her influences in wrestling.[32]

In wrestling

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Alexa Bliss". Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alexa Bliss". WWE.com. WWE. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  3. ↑ "WWE Signs Two New Developmental Divas". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  4. 1 2 Saxton, Byron (June 13, 2014). "Little Miss Bliss: The happy tale of Alexa Bliss". WWE. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ "WWE Signs Two New Developmental Divas". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "NXT Redux (July 24th, 2013): Tomorrow's Diva is Today's Champion". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  7. ↑ Caldwell, James (21 July 2013). "WWE News: NXT spoilers summer episodes - first NXT Women's champ, Flair, more, plus NXT TV in the U.S.?". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Meet Alexa Bliss and Veronica Lane: NXT Divas Debut New Names". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Alexa Bliss Added to WWE.com's NXT Roster". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  10. ↑ James, Justin. "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 11/20 - Week 73: Bo Dallas returns, Beat the Clock Challenge ensues, Ohno/Hero wrestles prior to his release, Overall Reax". PWTorch. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  11. ↑ Namako, Jason. "WWE NXT Results - 11/21/13 (Beat the Clock Challenge)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "WRESTLEMANIA 30 PPV RESULTS (Hour 1): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Bryan vs. Hunter, Hogan & Austin & Rock open PPV". Pro Wrestling Torch. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  13. ↑ Johnon, Mike. "LIVE NOTES FROM WRESTLEMANIA 30". pwinsider.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  14. 1 2 Namako, Jason. "SPOILERS: WWE NXT TV Tapings (5/1 to 5/22)". Wrestleview. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  15. 1 2 3 Trionfo, Richard. "WWE NXT REPORT: KALISTO DEBUTS; WOMEN'S TITLE TOURNAMENT CONTINUES; WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE NXT CHAMPIONSHIP?". PWInsider. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
  16. 1 2 3 Trifono, Richard. "ONGOING WWE NXT REPORT: A CHALLENGE FOR THE TAG CHAMPIONS?; ONE FINALIST SET FOR THE WOMEN'S TITLE AT TAKEOVER; BO GIVEN A DO OR DIE SITUATION". PWINSIDER. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  17. ↑ Namako, Namako. "WWE NXT Results - 6/19/14 (NXT Tag Title Match)". Wrestleview. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  18. 1 2 James, Justin (March 11, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/11 - Week 143: Riley returns to the ring, Owens taunts A-Ri, Itami vs. Breeze main event; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  19. ↑ James, Justin (March 18, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/18 - Week 144: NXT on the road at the Arnold Classic, Steen vs. Alex Riley, Women's champion loses, title matches set up; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  20. ↑ James, Justin (March 25, 2015). "JAMES' WWE NXT REPORT 3/25 - Week 145: Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, Sasha Banks defends Women's Title; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  21. ↑ James, Justin (May 13, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 5/13 - Week 161: Owens-Zayn final confrontation before Takeover, Itami & Balor vs. Breeze & Rose main event, Women's champ, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  22. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (May 20, 2015). "LIVE ONGOING WWE NXT TAKEOVER UNSTOPPABLE REPORT: BAYLEY AND CHARLOTTE VERSUS DANA BROOKE AND EMMA". PWInsider. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  23. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (June 3, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: NXT TITLE MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR JAPAN, RHYNO VERSUS BALOR, SASHA BANKS VIDEO PACKAGE, A TAG TEAM RETURNS". PWInsider. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  24. ↑ Melok, Bobby (July 29, 2015). "WWE NXT results - July 29, 2015: Vaudevillains' championship dreams dashed by Alexa Bliss, Kevin Owens goes on rampage". WWE. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  25. ↑ Scherer, Dave (August 22, 2015). "Ongoing NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Blog". PWInsider. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  26. 1 2 James, Justin (September 2, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 9/2 - Week 178: Dusty Rhodes Tag Tournament kicks off, Gargano & Ciampa debut on NXT, Joe & Balor form team, more; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  27. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (October 14, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS FOR ALL TITLES ESTABLISHED, NIA JAX DEBUTS, AND BAYLEY TALKS ABOUT THE IRON MAN MATCH". PWInsider. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
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  29. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (November 11, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, BAYLEY AND ALEXA IN SIX PERSON TAG ACTION, SAMOA JOE EXPLAINS HIMSELF, THE ASCENSION ARE BACK NEXT WEEK, AND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH NIA JAX AND EVA MARIE?". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  30. 1 2 3 Trionfo, Richard (November 18, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH, A LOT OF STUFF FOR NEXT WEEK, TAG CHAMPS IN ACTION, THE PLAN IS AFOOT, AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  31. ↑ James, Justin (January 13, 2016). "1/13 WWE NXT – Women’s #1 contender Battle Royal, NXT Title drama, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  32. ↑ Reyen, Ali. "House of Bliss". 614 Columbus. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Video: Alexa Bliss Talks Earning a WWE Tryout, Being Inspired by Rey Mysterio, Her Blue Hair & More". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  34. 1 2 3 Trionfo, Richard (October 21, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: A LOOK AT APOLLO CREWS TALKS, CORBIN VERSUS RHYNO, JOE AND TYLER TALK ABOUT THEIR MATCH NEXT WEEK, AND A COWBOY ARRIVES AT FULL SAIL". PWInsider. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  35. 1 2 Richard, Trionfo (February 10, 2016). "WWE NXT REPORT: WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH . . . PLUS SOME EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, GARGANO VERSUS CORBIN, AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
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  37. 1 2 3 Richard, Trionfo (April 13, 2016). "WWE NXT REPORT: NAKAMURA, BAYLEY, CIAMPA, GARGANO, AND CORBIN WRESTLE, COMMENTS FROM BAYLEY, TAG MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK, AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
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  39. ↑ "NXT Redux (November 13th, 2014): Sasha Makes a Statement". Diva Dirt. November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2014. Alexa leaps off the corner and hits a beautiful sunset flip powerbomb
  40. ↑ Howell, Nolan (January 8, 2015). "NXT: Zayn returns and rematch set". Slam! Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2015. Bliss sees her land a sunset flip bomb for a nearfall.
  41. 1 2 Trionfo, Richard (March 25, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE: OWENS VS. BALOR AND BLISS VS. BANKS". Retrieved March 26, 2015. Bliss with a leg sweep and she hits a Glitz Flip for a near fall.
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  43. 1 2 Trionfo, Richard (June 3, 2015). "WWE NXT REPORT: NXT TITLE MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR JAPAN, RHYNO VERSUS BALOR, SASHA BANKS VIDEO PACKAGE, A TAG TEAM RETURNS". PWInsider. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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  45. ↑ Howell, Nolan (January 8, 2015). "NXT: Zayn returns and rematch set". Slam! Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2015. Tilt-a-whirl headscissors countered by a Banks backbreaker for a nearfall.
  46. ↑ James, Justin (May 27, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 5/27 - Week 163: Follow-up to Takeover special, Samoa Joe confronts Kevin Owens, champs in action, more; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
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  49. ↑ "WWE: Opposite Ends of the World (Blake and Murphy) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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