4 reasons why Alexa Bliss should win the Royal Rumble and 1 reason why she shouldn't

Alexa Bliss will finally return to WWE and enter the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble Match. She has been out of action since she lost to Charlotte Flair at WWE Extreme Rules in September.

Flair ripped up Lilly after the match, and Bliss seemingly had a breakdown after the bout. She then took several weeks off, and the former champion finally returned earlier this month. Bliss is now receiving "therapy" on RAW, but it's unclear when she'll wrestle again.

Her return to TV coincides with the upcoming Royal Rumble event. Over the years, many stars have returned or debuted in the legendary match. Now that she's back on RAW, her participation in the Rumble shouldn't be a surprise.

Outside of the Four Horsewomen of NXT, Bliss is one of the next top stars in WWE. She has won the RAW, SmackDown, and WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. She hasn't, however, held singles gold in over three years. In that time, the Horsewomen of NXT have often held the women's singles titles.

Given this lengthy period, Bliss should be a favorite to win the 2022 Royal Rumble Match. In doing so, she could quickly climb back to the top of the women's division. She's been willing to do anything she is asked to do in WWE.

With that said, here are four reasons why Bliss should win the Royal Rumble Match and one reason she should not.

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#4. Alexa Bliss should win the Royal Rumble because she's a credible threat for the championship

As mentioned in the introduction, Bliss is among the most renowned female performers in all of WWE. She hasn't always been booked like main-eventers Bayley, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Flair. But Bliss is capable of performing at that level, and her booking should reflect that.

Due to their constant presence in the title pictures, someone other than the Four Horsewomen should win the Rumble. Though a returning Bayley would potentially be a favorite to win, it's well past time for the company to utilize other performers in the title scene.

In theory, WWE just needs to pick which brand could use her Bliss more. She deserves another championship run, and the blue brand needs more of a shakeup than RAW. Bliss could win the Rumble and challenge SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. After all, The Queen set Bliss on her current trajectory when she destroyed Lilly.

Giving Bliss another chance as a champion is long overdue. Her journey back to the gold could start with a win in the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble Match. She has a history with both reigning champions, and she could credibly defeat either titleholder if booked properly.

#3. Alexa Bliss should win the Royal Rumble because her gimmick needs rehab following 2021

A win in the 2022 Royal Rumble would put Bliss back in the conversation of top women in WWE's women's division. She might not have won a singles title in a few years, but she's often featured in prominent angles with numerous stars.

Bliss has often stood apart with her impressive ability to shift between distinct characters. Charlotte Flair might be the most decorated woman in WWE, but she's played the same character since day one. On the other hand, Bliss has completely reinvented herself multiple times.

Even after WWE released Bray Wyatt, the company kept The Fiend gimmick alive with Bliss. She had her ups and downs with the character, but she seemingly lost her mind when Flair ripped up her precious doll, Lilly.

A win in the 2022 Rumble could certainly help whichever gimmick she returns with, and it would also reaffirm the former champion as a serious threat.

#2. Alexa Bliss hasn't had a title run in a few years, and a Royal Rumble win could change that

Most Royal Rumble winners are successful at WrestleMania. For Bliss, her last run with a singles title was in 2018. After she lost the title to Nia Jax at WrestleMania 34, Bliss won the gold back when she successfully cashed in her Money in the Bank contract a few months later.

Bliss then dropped the belt to Ronda Rousey at that year's SummerSlam, and she hasn't held a singles title ever since. She has won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship a few times, but she deserves a run atop RAW or SmackDown. Toppling one of the Four Horsewomen of NXT could be a perfect way to do so.

In particular, SmackDown needs a lot of refreshing. The original plan for WrestleMania might have been a bout between Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. But those plans seemingly changed when The Boss went down with an injury, so Flair needs a new challenger.

Flair, Roman Reigns, and the Usos were all Champions three years ago. This consistency shows that not much has changed in regards to WWE's main-event scene. The championship picture needs to be shaken up on both brands, and that could happen with a Royal Rumble win and a title victory at WrestleMania 38 for Bliss.

#1. A Royal Rumble win could reward Bliss for being the best female character in WWE

Every Royal Rumble match is filled with a plethora of gimmicks. When it comes to the women of WWE, however, Bliss is hands down the best female character performer. Some, like Bayley, can be highly entertaining, either as a face or a heel.

For the most part, the gimmicks are more about attitudes and feelings rather than character work. But Bliss is an exception, as she has shined with several remarkable roles. She has played the spoiled mean girl, the bubbly friend, and the female version of The Fiend.

Bliss had an unceremoniously short amount of time (1:02) in last year's match. Several stars teamed up to eliminate her after she had meltdown in the ring. For a woman who is a former multi-time champion in WWE, this short run in the match was quite disappointing. Alicia Fox, Dana Brooke, Torrie Wilson, and Lana all lasted longer.

For someone as valued as Bliss, her quick exit was a bit strange. Her character could have had more interesting interactions with a longer run in the match. This misstep could be remedied this year with more of a showcase for Bliss in the Royal Rumble bout ahead of her eventual victory.

#1. Alexa Bliss doesn't need a win in the Royal Rumble to get a title shot

The Royal Rumble can create new stars, especially if the winners capture titles at WrestleMania. When a Rumble winner fails at the Show of Shows, however, it feels as if their high-profile victory in the battle royal was a waste.

There are a handful of men and women in WWE who usually don't have to earn a title shot. They can just say they want a shot at a belt and they can usually get it. They may have to "earn" it anyway, but stars like Flair, Seth Rollins, and Sasha Banks can get championship matches whenever they want.

Bliss is very close to that conversation. She's one of the most renowned stars in WWE, but from a booking perspective, she has recently fallen behind the Four Horsewomen.

This year, Bliss could win the Rumble, but given her pedigree in the company, she could easily get a title shot another way. If there's a Women's Elimination Chamber Match, she could earn a championship match by winning this bout.

WWE might also have a #1 Contender's match to determine a challenger for the champion not picked by the Rumble winner. Either way, WWE can easily put Bliss in a title match at WrestleMania without having her win the Royal Rumble.