3 reasons why Alexa Bliss' injury is a work and 3 that it isn't

So, based on WWE's announcement - it's official that Alexa Bliss has been pulled from her match at Money in the Bank. She was set to compete in the MITB ladder match for the second year in a row, but unfortunately, she hasn't been "medically cleared" to compete. Nikki Cross has replaced her as a result.

BREAKING: @AlexaBliss_WWE is not medically cleared to compete at WWE #MITB this Sunday, and has been removed from the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. A suitable replacement will be announced. https://t.co/gGXe8Kd1pd

— WWE (@WWE) May 16, 2019

Now we'll address the reports later on in this article, but we just want to say that we sincerely hope that the rumours of her concussion are untrue. If that is the case, then it's nothing short of scary because it would be around the third concussion that Bliss has suffered since August last year.

Either way, this article is about exploring both sides of the coin and looking at reasons why it is a work and why it potentially isn't. Feel free to agree or disagree and voice your opinions in the comments below!

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#3. Is a work - Nikki Cross storyline

Nikki Cross replaced Alexa Bliss in the MITB ladder match

This one is a no-brainer. WWE made a very logical move by beginning the Nikki Cross storyline. Either way, we don't believe that Alexa Bliss would be winning the MITB briefcase (further affirmed when she unhooked it on RAW).

This was the reason why they gave Nikki Cross the big win on RAW. With that, she became the defacto replacement for Alexa Bliss. While Cross was basically neglected the entire time since she began to appear on RAW (and even SmackDown, for that matter), she's finally in a solid storyline.

Now, even if she were to win the briefcase (which, again, we feel is unlikely), she already has a storyline set in stone to feud against Alexa Bliss afterwards. It's very possible that the entire idea was for Cross to replace Bliss so that they can have a solid mid-card feud immediately after Money in the Bank.

#3. Isn't a work - They'd already have put her in the title picture otherwise

Becky Lynch vs Alexa Bliss would be an exciting rivalry

Alexa Bliss in 2017 and 2018 was to the most part either the most pushed woman on the roster or the second-most pushed woman on the roster at most. People forget that prior to all her concussion issues, she was the reigning RAW Women's Champion in her third reign.

WWE officials have always been high on Bliss and likely still are, which is why they constantly kept her on-screen even during the time she was being rested for the concussion issues.

While Lacey Evans is a good fit for Becky Lynch's first title challenger, there's a high chance that Bliss would have taken that spot. It would be a hot feud to begin right off the bat for Becky Lynch and could even be a storyline that had a throwback to over two years ago, when Becky Lynch constantly lost to Alexa Bliss.

However, WWE has been very cautious about it.

#2. Is a work - Possible bigger plans for her later on

WWE could have big plans for The Goddess

We stated last point that Alexa Bliss would likely have been competing against Becky Lynch right off the bat after WrestleMania. Feuding against both Bliss and Charlotte Flair would have done wonders for The Man, but that doesn't mean that Lacey Evans is an unworthy opponent by any means.

It's highly possible that WWE just plans to keep Bliss on the side because they have huge plans for her to feud against the RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch heading into the summer of 2019.

Becky Lynch does need a marquee match for the second-biggest PPV of the year and frankly, we couldn't think of an opponent bigger and better than Bliss (apart from Ronda Rousey, but that won't be happening anytime soon).

If that is the case, then we don't blame WWE for being conservative and wanting to protect her for their high-profile rivalry.

#2. Isn't a work - Reliable reports

PWinsider reported that Bliss suffered a concussion

One main source that reported about Alexa Bliss getting a potential concussion again was none other than PWInsider - a site that has a great track record with insider information from WWE.

PWInsider confirmed that Alexa Bliss was pulled from the match because of a concussion. They went on to state

Bliss was replaced this past Monday in a Fatal Four Way on Raw by Nikki Cross, who went on to win that match, so one would think Cross would be the front-runner to be added to the Ladder Match. The match will also feature Dana Brooke, Natalya, Naomi, Bayley, Ember Moon, Carmella and Mandy Rose.

Bliss last wrestled on the 4/29 edition of Raw, losing to Naomi.

PWInsider.com She has suffered several concussions over the course of her WWE run and has pulled from the ring in the past to be sure she had adequately recovered from them.”

This is anything but good news, but we sincerely hope that it isn't true. Concussions are no joke at all.

#1. Is a work - It's likely just a precautionary measure and she may not actually be fully injured

The MITB ladder match is a risky affair

The brighter side of the "reports" aspect from the dirtsheets is that F4W or the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that Bliss being pulled from the match was purely for precautionary measures.

WWE officials are well aware of the dangers of a ladder match and the effect that it causes and all the injuries that have occured as a result of this. They said that her injury was not as serious as it was made out to be and that WWE pulling her fromt he match was done in order to prevent any long term damage.

For Alexa Bliss and WWE fans in general, this is good to read because the last thing she needs is another concussion to keep her on the sidelines. Either way, the plan was likely never for her to win the match, so it would be pointless risking her health for a match she wasn't going to win anyway.

#1. Isn't a work - A history of concussions

Alexa Bliss suffered multiple concussions over the last 8-9 months

Alexa Bliss has had no luck since August 2018. She dropped the title to Ronda Rousey and then suffered a concussion that essentially kept her out for the rest of 2018. She spent three months on the sidelines and only really returned in the ring for the Royal Rumble.

Since August last year, Bliss hardly wrestled because of suffering multiple concussions. There's no confirmation as to which match caused a concussion, if it did at all, but WWE is generally very quiet in these matters.

Rightfully, they do a good job in terms of dealing with it and medically clearing superstars. Alexa Bliss is charismatic and is by far the best talker in the women's division, which is why it made sense to keep her in an on-screen capacity where she hosts shows among other things.

Either way, we hope that it isn't a concussion, even though she has a clear history of concussions since August 2018. We wish Bliss all the best and a speedy recovery if she's really injured!