10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Nov 4)

10. Alexa Bliss Defied Her Mother's Wishes When Joining WWE

Today, Alexa Bliss is one of the top female performers on SmackDown Live. The 25-year old joined WWE in 2013, immediately reporting to NXT and being trained at the WWE Performance Center. At first glance, Bliss has everything the company would have looked for when referring to women as 'Divas'.

Blonde hair, pretty looks, and a cheerleader-like appearance were all key attributes. Thankfully, Alexa has been able to become valuable to the female revolution in the promotion, improving vastly as an actual in-ring performer. Strangely enough, if Alexa's mother had been able to have her way, Bliss wouldn't have ever even contacted WWE.

During an interview with The Whig to promote upcoming WWE events, Alexa revealed that she simply applied for a company tryout via WWE's official website. Upon telling her mother of her plans, Bliss was met with some resistance.

Outright, the parent didn't really like the idea of her child becoming involved in professional wrestling. Alexa had to defy her mother's wishes, applying to audition at local tryouts in her area regardless. Meanwhile, she kept this from her parents.