Blake Monroe, previously known as Mariah May, shared her thoughts following her official in-ring debut in WWE. After appearing on the June 3 episode of NXT shortly after her AEW contract ended, Monroe had her first match on June 27 at an NXT event in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she secured a win against fellow NXT newcomer Lainey Reid.
Reflecting on her debut, Monroe expressed gratitude to the Fort Pierce crowd via social media, saying, “I would like to thank Fort Pierce for the warm welcome. I’ll kiss you all if possible!!” She also hinted at the excitement of live NXT events with a playful note, “You never know what you might see at @wwenxt live event 💋.” Monroe shared pictures with her debut match opponent, Lainey Reid, who responded by acknowledging Monroe’s official status. Although Monroe hasn’t yet appeared in a match on WWE/NXT television, she is already involved in a storyline with NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, who has recently targeted her after Monroe signed her contract.
Fan Take: Blake Monroe’s debut marks a significant step in strengthening WWE’s women’s division with fresh talent so soon after her AEW departure. For WWE fans, her arrival introduces exciting new rivalries and storylines that could elevate the NXT scene and keep the competition fierce.
