WWE NXT's 31 Wrestlers - Ranked From Worst To Best

19. Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss
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Pros:

1. Extensive background in track, gymnastics, kickboxing, and bodybuilding

2. Extremely agile in the ring

3. Has a crazy funky theme song

Cons:

1. Makes AJ Lee look like Beth Phoenix

2. Has a hard time making offense look believable

3. Has spent a large amount of time on the shelf

Despite being a 36" tall sparkle fairy, Alexa Bliss has displayed a bit of potential in her NXT career. Her gymnastic offense style is unique, but somewhat unbelievable given her size. She's also fallen prey to the "acrobatic diva" trope, wherein she does things that are athletically impressive, but appear utterly unpainful. She'll perform legotmately impressive handsprings and somersaults, but then only pay them off with half-hearted elbows or presses. Her "Sparkle Spash" finisher hits with all the impact of a falling napkin. 

She's in the difficult situation of trying to stand out in a crowded field of extremely talented lady grapplers, and has already spent a portion of her short time in NXT on the injured list. Perhaps her newly-minted villainous alliance with Blake and Murphy will help her to explore another side of her character.

Final rating: ***

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