Blake Monroe Admits WWE Fame Led to Trolling She ‘Never Saw Before’

Blake Monroe has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces in WWE NXT, but the rise in fame hasn’t come without its complications—especially online.

While speaking with TVInsider, the former AEW star, previously known as Mariah May, opened up about how overwhelming things got after her NXT debut, both in public and on social media. While Monroe had been on television before, she admitted that nothing could’ve prepared her for the whirlwind attention WWE brought her way.

“When I debuted on NXT, that whole few days the amount of followers, I’d never known anything like it. I got all these messages and everything. It was amazing and so awesome to see. It made me so excited.”

But with the public praise also came a dark side. Monroe revealed that the trolling and negativity online quickly taught her a valuable lesson about boundaries in the digital world.

“There are definitely negatives that come with it and trolling I’ve never seen before. I’ve learned, and it took a while to implement this because we are all addicted to our phones. I’ve learned you can give to social media, but you don’t necessarily have to consume it.”

Even in everyday life, Monroe said the spotlight now follows her wherever she goes—even when making a simple grocery run.

“I’d normally go to Publix and think I have to look a little bit cute because I’m ‘The Glamour.’ It is definitely bigger than anything I’ve experienced. It’s amazing, but a lot to process.”

While she still values her fans and maintains a loyal base that has followed her across promotions, Monroe admits she now keeps her screen time limited. For her, it’s all about protecting her peace while giving fans just enough of what they want.

“I try to post my things and interact a little bit with my fans because I really do appreciate them… but I don’t go online anymore much because I think it’s a little much. I try to avoid it.”

Blake Monroe might be building momentum fast inside the ring, but outside it, she’s learning how to navigate the pressures of popularity in real time.