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Alexa Bliss announced that she would name the next WrestleMania host this week, during her talk show segment- 'A Moment of Bliss'. She announced that this host would be bigger than Kim Kardashian, The New Day and even The Rock. And to the surprise of no one, it is Alexa Bliss herself. In this article, I shall elaborate as to why she was the logical choice for this role.
This was perhaps the first edition of 'A Moment of Bliss' without a guest. And one of the few episodes where she didn't get interrupted by another WWE Superstar, bringing the segment to an untimely end. And definitely one of the most important editions of the show thus far.
Why was Alexa Bliss chosen ahead of big names from the world of entertainment? Why did WWE choose her over a more mainstream name who could potentially bring eyeballs to the product?
The answer is quite simple, to be honest.
#5 Bliss is not in a program right now
Alexa Bliss was the most prominent star on SmackDown Live when she was a part of the brand. She went on to dominate RAW for the duration of her reign as RAW Women's Champion. But ever since she lost to Ronda Rousey, who stepped up to conquer the division, Bliss has been a background character on WWE RAW.
This does not mean that she will no longer be part of the title picture when WWE calls on her to step up. In fact, I daresay that if Ronda Rousey does depart WWE after WrestleMania 35, Alexa Bliss could be front and centre of the women's division yet again. But right now, there is no opponent for Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania 35.
Therefore, the host role is ideal for her. At least for the time being, until other storylines begin.
#4 She may not be completely healed
Not long ago, Alexa Bliss had to miss months of action because of an injury that she'd suffered. Bliss has worked the full WWE schedule for many years now and it's no surprise that she had to sit out owing to the trying schedule. The thing is that she may not be at 100% even now.
During her injury, Alexa Bliss proved that she could do a great job as an Authority Figure as well. And then she owned the Moment of Bliss role, proving that she deserved her own talk show, unveiling the Women's Tag Team Championships. She was not hesitant to play romantic angles with the likes of EC3 and Finn Balor either.
Bliss hasn't really wrestled all that much since her comeback from injury. I think that WWE may be biding their time until she's completely healed to put her in a program.
#3 The gift of the gab
Alexa Bliss is one of the best Superstars on the microphone, male or female, cutting promos with panache. She has even excelled in shutting down the 'what' chants directed at her on more than one occasion.
Remember the moment after Alexa Bliss won the first ever Elimination Chamber match for the women and broke down in tears in the middle of the ring? In just a few moments, we saw that the tears were fake and that she'd worked the WWE Universe with her incredible promo cutting ability.
And what does the role of a WrestleMania host actually entail? He/she has to cut a promo in the middle of the ring, and therefore, there's hardly anyone better suited for the role than Alexa Bliss is.
It remains to be seen, however, if WWE will actually have her work some kind of major angle at WrestleMania 35.
#2 WWE is in love with Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss was not a big deal back when she was in NXT at all. In a domain dominated by the Four Horsewomen, she would not even be booked for an NXT TakeOver match. But the main roster was a different story for The Goddess of WWE.
Much like Elias and Carmella, Bliss has been a much bigger deal on RAW and SmackDown Live than she was in NXT. And WWE has supported her at every opportunity in the main roster, making her the Champion of both brands when she was competing. They love her so much that they kept her on TV with an authority figure role even when she was unfit to compete.
Alexa Bliss has earned the trust of WWE not just by competing in the ring but agreeing to any role they've asked her to do. Is there any wonder why she's the WrestleMania 35 host?
#1 WWE hasn't always reacted well to mainstream stars
WWE can always call upon someone from the mainstream world to be the WrestleMania host. But the WWE Universe exists in the sports entertainment bubble and they may not always be in favour of these mainstream superstars. Remember the Jon Stewart and the Old Day segment? There are many such examples from WWE's illustrious history.
Alexa Bliss looks like a million bucks and even if the crowd turns on her, she can control them like a maestro. And the thing is that despite her detractors, the WWE Universe may not dislike her as much they might detest a figure from Hollywood. The sports entertainment world is quite protective of their own, I've noticed.
There were crickets when the two guys from SNL showed up last week. Bliss is a far better candidate for the WrestleMania host role.
What do you guys think?
One of Samoa Joe's colleagues had harsh words for him HERE
