Blake Monroe Makes WWE NXT In-Ring Debut at Live Event

Blake Monroe has officially arrived in WWE—and her first NXT match is already turning heads.

The former AEW standout, known to fans as Mariah May, made her in-ring debut for WWE NXT at a live event in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 27. Monroe squared off against Laney Reid in singles action, picking up her first win under the WWE banner.

This wasn’t just Monroe’s NXT debut—it marked her first match in months. The last time fans saw her compete, she was still part of AEW, where her final bout saw her fall short to AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm at Revolution 2025.

Monroe has been vocal about wanting to bring a new level of glamor to WWE’s women’s division, and it didn’t take long for her to shift focus to championship gold.

With her NXT debut now in the books, Monroe has her sights set firmly on the NXT Women’s Championship. For fans keeping score, this is just the beginning of her run as she looks to take over WWE’s developmental brand in style.

Do you think Blake Monroe will be a future champion in NXT? Or does she have more work to do? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear what you think.