Overview

• Monroe told Busted Open Radio she wanted a fresh challenge in WWE after feeling she had accomplished what she set out to do in AEW.
• She said she briefly considered returning to Japan before she entered talks with WWE.
• Her AEW deal expired in May, and she debuted on WWE NXT in June following a final AEW match at Revolution against Toni Storm.
• She adopted the ring name Blake Monroe, expressing regret over using her real first name in wrestling and noting the new name pays tribute to her niece.
• After wrapping a summer feud with Jordynne Grace at NXT No Mercy, Monroe has turned her focus to Sol Ruca and the NXT Women’s North American Championship.