In the world of wrestling, athletes often come from unexpected backgrounds. Take Alexa Bliss, for example. With her petite frame, you wouldn’t guess she was once a professional bodybuilder, let alone a survivor of a severe eating disorder. At 15, Alexa’s life took a dangerous turn when she collapsed and was diagnosed with an eating disorder. Despite numerous treatments, recovery seemed elusive. Enter Mike Davies and Natalie Calland, trainers who gave Alexa a lifeline. They challenged her to prepare for a bodybuilding competition in just six weeks.
It wasn’t easy, but it kickstarted Alexa’s journey to healing. Eventually, Alexa became one of the youngest to earn a pro card at 20. But her path took a turn when she heard about WWE tryouts. Being a lifelong fan, she took a shot and got signed. Initially facing setbacks, Alexa found her groove as a villainous character, becoming the ‘Goddess of WWE.’ She achieved remarkable feats, including holding both RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships.
Now, she’s in the spotlight again with a captivating storyline alongside Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton. But beyond the ring, Alexa uses her platform to advocate for eating disorder awareness, sharing her own struggles openly. Through her journey, Alexa Bliss inspires not just in the ring, but by showing the strength it takes to overcome personal battles and help others do the same.
