Overview
- Monroe told Busted Open Radio she left AEW after a short deal because she felt she had done what she set out to do and wanted a new challenge.
- She said she briefly considered returning to Japan before talks with WWE convinced her to switch promotions.
- After departing in May, she debuted on NXT under the Blake Monroe name on June 3, which Newsweek reported came with a multi‑year WWE contract.
- Monroe said she chose to retire the Mariah May persona, calling it the end of a chapter, and explained the new name honors her niece Blake.
- Following a feud with Jordynne Grace that ended with Grace winning at No Mercy, Monroe has directed her attention to Sol Ruca and the NXT Women’s North American Championship.