WWE NXT Star Credits Alexa Bliss for Inspiring Her Wrestling Career

WWE NXT performer Tatum Paxley credited Alexa Bliss with inspiring her move into professional wrestling, as she discussed in a recent podcast interview. In an interview with the Going Ringside podcast, Paxley described leaving retail management and focusing beyond powerlifting to pursue WWE after discovering matches on YouTube. She said Alexa Bliss stood out for expressive storytelling and character work, shaping her view of pro wrestling’s narrative. Bliss later acknowledged the remarks on X, thanking Paxley. On WWE NXT last year, Paxley teamed with Izzi Dame against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. They did not win.