Mariah May seems to have revealed the origin of her new ring name. Following her debut in NXT a few weeks ago, it was anticipated that she would change her name, which was confirmed in a video segment for this week’s episode, announcing her new name as Blake Monroe.
The latter part of her name pays homage to the legendary actress Marilyn Monroe. However, fans were left curious about the inspiration for her first name.
On Wednesday, the 26-year-old shared a photo with the caption simply stating "B."
In her NXT debut on June 3rd, Blake Monroe faced off against the reigning NXT women’s champion Jacy Jayne, demonstrating her ambition to capture the title within the Black & Silver brand. Despite this, she was left out of a recent mini-tournament set to determine Jayne’s challenger for the upcoming Evolution 2 pay-per-view.
Thus, it seems the former AEW women’s champion will need to patiently await her opportunity for a title shot in WWE. It will be intriguing to see who she engages in rivalries with during this waiting period.
Fan Take: This news is significant for NXT fans as it signals the arrival of a fresh competitor with a compelling name and backstory. Blake Monroe’s journey could add excitement to the women’s division, potentially leading to new feuds and title pursuits that could invigorate the landscape of NXT wrestling.
