Blake Monroe Reflects on Her WWE SmackDown Debut as a Full-Circle Moment

Blake Monroe made her WWE SmackDown debut on June 26, marking a significant milestone in her career. The former NXT Women's North American Champion faced Giulia following her match against Kiana James, making her first televised in-ring appearance.

Monroe expressed that debuting in her hometown felt like a full-circle moment, recalling her experience as a fan attending SmackDown nine years prior. She reminisced about being in the audience wearing a Naomi shirt, emphasizing the journey from fan to performer.

Previously, under the ring name Mariah May, Monroe gained recognition by winning the AEW Women's World Championship at All In: London 2024, where she held the title for 174 days before losing it back to Toni Storm.