What Happened to Alexis Cabrera (née Kaufman)?
Alexa Bliss, born Alexis Cabrera, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. After a significant hiatus in 2023-2024 due to health issues and pregnancy, she made her highly anticipated return to in-ring competition in early 2025. She is currently active on the SmackDown brand, notably as one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions with Charlotte Flair, and is slated for a championship match at WrestleMania 42.
Quick Answer
Alexa Bliss returned to WWE in February 2025 after a nearly two-year hiatus, during which she underwent treatment for skin cancer, experienced pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, and postpartum health complications. Since her return, she has been actively competing on the SmackDown brand and, as of April 2026, holds the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Charlotte Flair. The duo is set to defend their titles at WrestleMania 42.
📊Key Facts
📅Complete Timeline15 events
Signs with WWE
Alexis Kaufman signs a contract with WWE and is assigned to their developmental territory, NXT.
Main Roster Debut on SmackDown
Alexa Bliss is drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2016 WWE draft, making her main roster debut.
First SmackDown Women's Championship
Bliss wins her first SmackDown Women's Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.
Drafted to Raw and Wins Raw Women's Championship
Bliss is drafted to the Raw brand and quickly becomes the first woman to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women's titles.
Wins Money in the Bank and Cashes In
Alexa Bliss wins the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match and cashes in the same night to become a three-time Raw Women's Champion.
Forms Tag Team with Nikki Cross
Bliss forms an alliance with Nikki Cross, leading to them becoming two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
Alliance with 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt
Bliss undergoes a significant character transformation, aligning herself with 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt.
Last Match Before Hiatus
Bliss competes against Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble, marking her last match before a lengthy absence.
Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Procedure
Alexa Bliss reveals she underwent a procedure to remove basal and squamous cell carcinoma from her face.
Announces Pregnancy
Bliss announces she is pregnant with her first child.
Gives Birth to Daughter Hendrix Rouge
Alexa Bliss and her husband Ryan Cabrera welcome their daughter, Hendrix Rouge Cabrera.
Reveals Postpartum Health Issues
Bliss clarifies her extended absence, revealing she also dealt with pre-eclampsia and postpartum health complications.
Returns at Royal Rumble
After a nearly two-year hiatus, Alexa Bliss makes her in-ring return at the 2025 Royal Rumble event.
Wins Women's Tag Team Championship with Charlotte Flair
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, as 'Ring Queens,' capture the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam.
Competes on SmackDown, Set for WrestleMania 42
Bliss and Charlotte Flair compete in a tag team match on SmackDown, building towards their WWE Women's Tag Team Title defense at WrestleMania 42.
🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Alexis Kaufman, known professionally as Alexa Bliss, signed with WWE in May 2013, beginning her journey in the developmental brand NXT. She quickly rose through the ranks, making her main roster debut on SmackDown in July 2016. Bliss achieved significant success, becoming the first woman to win both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championships, and later a two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Nikki Cross, making her the second Women's Triple Crown Champion. Her career has been marked by versatile character work, including her popular 'goddess' persona and a darker alliance with 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt.
In early 2023, Bliss stepped away from active competition. It was later revealed that she underwent a procedure for skin cancer (basal and squamous cell carcinoma) in March 2023. Following this, she announced her pregnancy in May 2023 and welcomed her daughter, Hendrix Rouge, in November 2023. Her hiatus extended as she also dealt with pre-eclampsia and postpartum health complications. These personal and health challenges led to a nearly two-year absence from WWE programming, sparking much anticipation for her return among fans.
Bliss's highly anticipated return to WWE occurred at the Royal Rumble event on February 1, 2025. She quickly re-established herself in the women's division, qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match in February 2025. A significant turning point in her recent career has been forming an unlikely tag team, 'Ring Queens,' with Charlotte Flair in July 2025. This partnership proved successful, as they captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at SummerSlam 2025.
As of April 18, 2026, Alexa Bliss remains a prominent figure on the SmackDown brand. She participated in the 2026 Royal Rumble, where she was notably eliminated by her tag team partner Charlotte Flair, hinting at potential future storyline developments. She also qualified for and competed in the Elimination Chamber in February 2026. Bliss and Charlotte Flair are currently scheduled to compete for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles in a four-way match at WrestleMania 42, continuing their reign as champions and their complex on-screen dynamic.
What If...?
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