6 Ups & 4 Downs From WWE Raw (Sept 19)
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4. Why Is Lilly Still Here?
Unless Alexa Bliss is making money hand over fist with sales of Lilly dolls, there really is no reason for her to continue carrying hers to the ring.
It’s a reminder of a former character that was the butt of many jokes and really can’t exist in today’s era of live fans, and it also feels like a bit of an anchor, preventing Bliss from moving on entirely from that spooky persona.
Monday, Bayley referenced the doll a couple times during an in-ring confrontation, forcing Alexa to also talk about Lilly and how she bites, but the wrestler bites too. (What?) Keep in mind that Lilly was conceived of as Bliss’ only friend with mystical powers. Without that silliness, she’s only a doll carried to the ring by an adult wrestler.
It’s time for Lilly to be retired so Bliss can move on and evolve to the next phase of her career.