US EditionFormer AEW Champion Comments on Leaving the Company to Join WWE: “It’s Time to Close that Chapter"
Blake Monroe left AEW after winning the 2024 Owen Hart Cup and AEW Women’s title, seeking new challenges in WWE’s NXT with a fresh persona and multi-year contract.
- On October 8, 2025, WWE NXT star Blake Monroe explained she left AEW after her contract ended and discussed her move publicly on Busted Open Radio.
- Monroe said she felt she had completed her AEW story and wanted a fresh challenge, while WWE's enthusiasm for her 'Glamour' persona influenced her decision to switch.
- Built over a three-year run, Blake Monroe held the AEW Women’s World title for 174 days before losing it at Grand Slam .
- Monroe is now targeting Sol Ruca and the Women's North American Championship, and last wrestled at NXT No Mercy on September 27, losing to Jordynne Grace.
- Monroe said `I had a fantastic experience and I did things I'm so proud of and cherish`, adopting Blake Monroe to honor her niece and start a new WWE chapter.
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Blake Monroe Shares Regrets Over Using Mariah May As Her In-Ring Name
Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images WWE NXT star Blake Monroe recently revealed that she never wanted to use ‘Mariah’ as her in-ring name. Before making her WWE debut, Blake was part of AEW, where she performed under the name Mariah May. This is also a name she used on the independent scene. After leaving AEW, she signed with WWE and debuted with a new name, Blake Monroe. However, the NXT star disclosed that she wishes she had never us…
Blake Monroe Reveals Who Her NXT Name Is A Tribute For, Talks Tough Decision Of Jumping-Ship From AEW To WWE
Blake Monroe, formerly known as Mariah May in AEW, is having a blast as part of the expanding women’s landscape in WWE NXT. During a recent appearance on the Busted Open Radio After Dark show for an in-depth interview covering all things pro wrestling, the women’s wrestling star discussed her tough decision to jump-ship from AEW to WWE, her thoughts on her rivalry with ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm, as well as her name change from Mariah May to Blake Mo…
Blake Monroe Opens Up About Leaving AEW And Signing With WWE
Former AEW Women’s World Champion Blake Monroe — formerly known as Mariah May — has shed light on her decision to depart AEW and sign with WWE, describing the move as a necessary next step in her career. Speaking with Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio, Monroe explained that while she cherished her time in […]
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