Alexa Bliss reveals Bray Wyatt wanted her to watch documentaries and scary movies to create a whole alternate universe within WWE

WWE superstar Alexa Bliss has worn many faces inside the ring: The mischievous villain, the eerie disciple, the witty show-stealer. But one creative relationship defined her more than any other: her alliance and onscreen partnership with the late Bray Wyatt.

In a recent conversation with Baby Huey for In The Kliq, Bliss opened up on several aspects of her life, from WrestleMania to her tag team partner, Charlotte Flair, to motherhood.

Reflecting on Bray Wyatt's influence, Bliss doesn’t hesitate to call him a visionary.

“He gave me this whole… because he does deep dives on his characters, right? Deep, deep dives and all this research,” Bliss said. “He was like, ‘Watch these documentaries, watch these scary movies, take notes on this.’ And it really made me appreciate that he wasn’t just doing research on your character — he created a whole world for his character.”

Wyatt, she said, “was a creative genius” who “saw the world of WWE in a different way than anyone else ever has.” His creative method left a mark that continues to shape how Bliss approaches her own storytelling.

“He created this whole alternate universe within the WWE universe,” she added, calling his process “a masterclass in imagination and depth.”

That deep character commitment, which she once used to portray “The Fiend’s” unsettling ally, now fuels her as she redefines her WWE identity, this time not as a supernatural figure, but as a veteran who’s still innovating on her own terms.

After returning to WWE earlier this year, Bliss quickly reestablished herself in the spotlight, forming one of the company’s most unexpected alliances with Charlotte Flair, her longtime rival. The two captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at SummerSlam, solidifying a partnership that Bliss herself helped pitch.

“We were talking to Creative,” Bliss recalled. “They gave me a list of names of people who were kind of like in this little bubble of needing storylines. And I was like, ‘What about Charlotte? We have this long past.’

The idea wasn’t just about pairing two stars — it was about exploring what happens when two dominant, often solitary performers are forced to coexist. I thought it would be fun to see what these two people — who don’t normally get along with other people or have success with other people — look like getting stuck together,” she said.

The chemistry has been undeniable. Their playful push-and-pull entrances, on-screen bickering, and flashes of reluctant teamwork have quickly made them fan favorites.

“We’ve been having fun with it — the little pushing, pulling, all this stuff, that’s just us improving and having fun,” Bliss explained. “We get to see a different side of me, a different side of Charlotte, which I think is so fun.”

For Bliss, the duo’s success is proof that the risk paid off.

“I was right — we would be successful, because now we’re tag team champions,” she said, smiling. “It’s been great. And seeing Charlotte open up and have fun as a character… it’s refreshing.”

The partnership has also helped Bliss rediscover a sense of play in wrestling — the same spark she once found working alongside Wyatt.

“I’ve never really had a sister,” she said. “But I imagine if I did, it would be that kind of dynamic with Charlotte.”

As for their next challengers, Bliss hinted she’d like their next title defense to happen at the upcoming SmackDown in San Jose.

“We haven’t defended our titles in a minute,” she said. “I think it would be great to start with the Zeruka team — they were very bold in their ask. You have to respect it, and they’re talented. It’d be a great match, especially in California, where the crowds are our rowdiest.”

For Bliss, WWE’s biggest show of the year still feels magical — even when she’s not in the ring. After returning at the Royal Rumble, she reflected on attending WrestleMania in Las Vegas, calling it “super cool.”

“I loved how they had events every single day leading up to WrestleMania,” she said. “They had these parties at night — something new they were doing. It was like a huge celebration all week, and I loved the idea of having it in Vegas.”

Even though Bliss didn’t compete at last year’s event, she’s hoping to make the card this coming year.

“Hopefully I get to experience being on the show this year,” she said. “The stadium is incredible, and it would be one venue I’d love to perform at again.”

With WrestleMania 42 returning to Allegiant Stadium in 2026, Bliss encouraged fans, especially those from Northern California, to make the trip.

“It really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said. “You’re just an hour away — get your tickets. There’s nothing like it.”

One of the reasons Bliss remains one of WWE’s most versatile performers is her willingness to embrace the weird. Whether channeling horror tropes, comedic timing, or heartfelt realism, she’s always been game to make the audience feel something — even if it’s just laughter.

“I love doing anything that’s ridiculous in the ring,” she said with a grin. “I had a match with Naomi where the whole story was I couldn’t keep my shoes tied. I love things that are just fun and silly.”

Her creativity extends outside the ring too. She told a story about Bowling for Soup writing a song about her after she mentioned being a fan in an interview years ago.

“He was like, ‘Hey, can I get a voice note of you saying something like from Girl All the Bad Guys Want?’ And I was like, ‘Okay.’ Next thing I know, it turned into this whole thing and a song.”

That sense of fun and spontaneity, whether in wrestling or life, is what keeps Bliss motivated.

These days, Bliss’s life on the road has a new rhythm — one that includes her daughter, Hendrix. Far from keeping her family separate from her wrestling life, Bliss proudly integrates the two.

“It’s the best,” she said. “Hendrix loves going to the shows. She has a full little setup backstage and watches all the shows. She’s starting to associate the ring with me — it’s so fun.”

There was one weekend, Bliss recalled, when she couldn’t bring her daughter along.

“My husband sent me a video of them watching SmackDown,” Bliss said. “The ring comes up, it’s Cena in the ring, and she walks up to the TV and goes, ‘Mama, mama.’ And I was like, ‘It’s John Cena!’ But, you know — right idea.”

It’s a glimpse into the lighter, more personal side of Alexa Bliss, one that showcases how she’s managed to thrive in one of the toughest schedules in entertainment.

“Whether you like something or you don’t, there’s so much wrestling out there now,” she said. “You can always find something that you like.”

That outlook, shaped by Bray Wyatt’s creative influence, strengthened through her partnership with Charlotte Flair, and softened by motherhood, defines the current chapter of Alexa Bliss’s career.

Bliss remains as unpredictable as ever, but also more centered, more joyful, and more in control of her story than she’s ever been.

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