For two years, the question followed every WWE pay-per-view: where was Alexa Bliss? The answer, it turns out, was a homecoming of a different kind — she stepped back in 2023 to welcome her first child with her husband, Ryan Cabrera, then returned to the ring at the 2025 Royal Rumble.
Born: August 9, 1991 · Height: 5 ft 1 in · WWE signing: May 2013 · Family: Married with one child · Roster: Raw · Instagram followers: 6 million+
Quick snapshot
- No official story reason for the 2023 departure beyond maternity leave
- No confirmed next title opportunity after the Royal Rumble return
- 2023 hiatus → November 27, 2023: daughter born
- February 1, 2025: Royal Rumble return
- WWE lists Bliss on SmackDown (WWE)
- Return reset her standing in the women’s division (WWE) (WWE)
Eight facts to know about Alexa Bliss, pulled from WWE, People, Sportskeeda, and Wikipedia profiles that are regularly updated.
| Label | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Real name | Lexi Cabrera (née Kaufman) | People |
| Born | August 9, 1991 | Sportskeeda |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) | Sportskeeda |
| Spouse | Ryan Cabrera | People |
| Children | One daughter | WWE |
| WWE signing | May 2013 | Wikipedia |
| Current brand | SmackDown | WWE |
| @alexa_bliss_wwe_ | WWE |
What has happened to Alexa Bliss?
Bliss’s WWE story since 2023 is a family story as much as a wrestling one. She stepped away from television during her pregnancy, and her comeback began only after she and Ryan Cabrera welcomed their first child.
Why did Alexa Bliss take a hiatus?
- Bliss’s WWE schedule went quiet in 2023 as she and musician Ryan Cabrera prepared for the birth of their first child (TMZ’s celebrity news archive).
- The couple publicly announced the pregnancy in May 2023, according to TMZ’s chronology of the relationship (TMZ).
TMZ later framed the absence as maternity-related, and by May 2025 the outlet reported that WWE was accommodating Bliss’s responsibilities as a new mother (TMZ). In other words, this was a planned life change, not a mid-career injury pause.
When did Alexa Bliss make her return?
- Bliss returned at the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble on February 1, 2025, in Indianapolis — an appearance described as her first in roughly two years (PWPIX’s wrestling photo archive).
- She entered as the 21st participant in the Women’s Royal Rumble match (Sportskeeda’s wrestling profile).
The return was a statement booking: a surprise entrance in one of WWE’s biggest annual events, followed by an immediate spot in the title conversation.
What is Alexa Bliss’s current WWE status?
- WWE’s official talent profile lists Bliss on the SmackDown roster (WWE’s official talent profile).
- Her profile also stresses that the women’s locker room she returned to is stronger than the one she left (WWE).
What this means: the maternity leave reset her trajectory. The current version of Alexa Bliss is not resuming an old run; she is building a new one.
Bliss’s comeback is family-driven, not career-rebound. That changes what WWE can do with her: protect the story, don’t rush it.
The implication: the return is a reset, not a continuation, and WWE is treating it as such.
Bliss’s two-year absence was a planned family break, not an injury. Her 2025 Royal Rumble return resets her career on SmackDown.
Does Alexa Bliss have children?
Yes. The public record is consistent: Bliss and her husband have one daughter, and the birth is the clearest explanation for her time away from WWE.
Who is Alexa Bliss’s husband?
- Bliss is married to musician Ryan Cabrera, known for his early-2000s pop career (People’s relationship coverage).
- The two married on April 9, 2022, in Palm Desert, California (People).
Their relationship timeline is well-documented because both have public careers, but the marriage itself has stayed relatively private.
Did Alexa Bliss name her baby?
- Their daughter, Hendrix Rouge Cabrera, was born on November 27, 2023, with WWE noting the name was inspired by Jimi Hendrix because the child was born on his birthday (WWE’s official announcement).
The name choice turns a private milestone into a piece of pop-culture trivia, which is fitting for a couple whose fan bases overlap.
How has motherhood affected Alexa Bliss’s WWE schedule?
- TMZ reported in May 2025 that WWE was accommodating Bliss’s responsibilities as a new mother (TMZ).
- Bliss’s pregnancy and childbirth explain the major period of inactivity before her 2025 return, according to TMZ’s chronology (TMZ).
The pattern: family timing came first, and WWE adjusted around it. That flexibility is a luxury few returning wrestlers get.
Are Alexa Bliss and Avril Lavigne related?
This question keeps circling social media, usually with side-by-side photos. The short answer is no.
Why do Alexa Bliss and Avril Lavigne look alike?
- Bliss’s real surname is Kaufman — now Cabrera — while Avril Lavigne’s surname is Lavigne (Wikipedia’s career summary).
- The comparison comes from their shared blonde hair, small frame, and facial features, a comparison that circulates in fan comment sections and related searches.
The resemblance is easy to see in side-by-side photos; the family connection is not.
Is Avril Lavigne Alexa Bliss’s sister?
- No, they are not sisters. There is no evidence of a sibling relationship in any of the profiles, interviews, or announcements reviewed for this article.
Part of the confusion is timing: both women were prominent in the 2010s, and both have the kind of look that search engines group together.
A lookalike question can outrank verified facts in search results — which is exactly why the answer belongs in a sourced article rather than a fan thread.
The takeaway: the lookalike question is persistent but unfounded in any factual record.
Is Alexa Bliss a nice person in real life?
Wrestling personas create a lot of the confusion here. On television, Bliss has played villains, but the character and the person are different things.
How do WWE fans describe Alexa Bliss?
- On WWE television, Bliss played villainous personas including “The Goddess,” a character that is not a personal biography (WWE’s official talent profile).
- WWE’s own profile frames her as a veteran returning to a stronger, more competitive women’s locker room (WWE).
Fans who only know the character often conflate the two, but the public record shows no verified personal scandal that would alter how she is regarded.
Has Alexa Bliss been involved in controversies?
- No major verified controversy or legal incident appears in the outlets reviewed for this article.
- Her public image centers on family milestones, WWE appearances, and her husband’s music career rather than tabloid conflict.
Why this matters: wrestling personas are performances. Bliss’s villainous “Goddess” character tells you almost nothing about how she behaves in real life.
How old is Alexa Bliss?
This is the easiest part of the record: the basics are public, stable, and confirmed by multiple sources.
How tall is Alexa Bliss?
- Bliss stands 5 feet 1 inch (155 cm), according to Sportskeeda’s player profile (Sportskeeda’s wrestling profile).
Her height has always been part of her underdog appeal, especially during her title runs against larger opponents.
What is Alexa Bliss’s real name?
- Her real name is Lexi Cabrera, née Kaufman (People’s relationship coverage).
“Alexa Bliss” is the ring name she has used since her 2013 WWE signing; personally, she transitioned from Kaufman to Cabrera after her marriage.
What is Alexa Bliss’s Instagram handle?
- Her verified Instagram handle is @alexa_bliss_wwe_, listed on WWE’s official profile (WWE’s official talent profile).
The account has been her main channel for family milestones, including pregnancy and her daughter’s arrival.
The takeaway: the facts people search for — age, height, real name — are stable and public. What changes is the story around them.
Alexa Bliss career timeline
- May 2013–2017 — Bliss signs with WWE, debuts on the main roster, and becomes the first woman to hold both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships (Wikipedia).
- April 9, 2022 — She marries Ryan Cabrera in Palm Desert, California (People).
- May 2023 — The couple announces their pregnancy (TMZ).
- November 27, 2023 — Daughter Hendrix Rouge Cabrera is born (WWE).
- February 1, 2025 — She returns at the Women’s Royal Rumble (PWPIX).
The timeline confirms what the absence always suggested: this was life first, wrestling second, and the comeback started only after the family chapter was settled.
What’s confirmed, what’s not
Here’s how to separate the verified record from the parts that are still open.
Confirmed facts
- Bliss returned to WWE at the 2025 Royal Rumble (PWPIX).
- She has one daughter with husband Ryan Cabrera (WWE).
- Her official Instagram is @alexa_bliss_wwe_ (WWE).
What’s unclear
- The official story reason for her 2023 WWE departure beyond maternity leave has not been announced.
- No official announcement has specified her next title opportunity after the Royal Rumble return.
- Whether Bliss will stay on SmackDown after the next WWE draft is not confirmed.
- She is not related to Avril Lavigne.
The balance leans toward confirmed facts, but the open questions are real, especially around what happens next.
In their words
Hendrix Rouge’s name was inspired by musician Jimi Hendrix because the child was born on his birthday.
WWE, official announcement on the birth of Bliss and Cabrera’s daughter
Bliss and Cabrera married on April 9, 2022, in Palm Desert, California.
People, report on the couple’s relationship
Both statements come from official or established outlets — WWE for the family announcement, People for the marriage — which is why they anchor this story.
Bliss’s return is a genuine comeback story, but its staying power depends on what WWE does next. She has the name recognition, the fan goodwill, and a family story that makes her easy to root for. For WWE, the next decision is clear: keep building Bliss toward a marquee program, or the momentum from her Royal Rumble pop will cool into a novelty act.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexa Bliss retired from WWE?
No. Bliss returned at the 2025 Royal Rumble after roughly two years away and has competed since (PWPIX).
When was Alexa Bliss’s last WWE match?
At the time of writing, the most recent match reported in reliable coverage was her May 9, 2025, SmackDown tag match with Zelina Vega against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, per a Wikipedia career summary (Wikipedia).
What is Alexa Bliss’s finishing move?
Bliss uses Twisted Bliss, a front-flip splash (Sportskeeda).
How many WWE championships has Alexa Bliss won?
Bliss is the first woman to hold both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships, a milestone she reached by 2017.
When did Alexa Bliss win her first WWE championship?
Bliss won her first WWE championship after her 2016 main-roster debut, when she captured the SmackDown Women’s Championship (Wikipedia).
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Noah Gagnon is Senior Reporter at Canada Scope, covering daily news and breaking stories across Canada.