Blake Monroe does not have any issue with starting her WWE career in NXT.
The former Mariah May debuted for NXT this June following the expiration of her AEW contract. Given that she was a champion for AEW and has international experience, some fans were surprised that Monroe did not skip NXT and go straight to the WWE main roster. But Monroe told The Ringer Wrestling Show that she’s enjoying the opportunity to build her brand in NXT. She thinks being able to do that gives her the best opportunity to succeed when she does get to Raw or SmackDown.
“I mean, to date, NXT’s got the highest viewership of any show I’ve been on,” Monroe said. “And I think as well, you have to consider, like, WWE is so huge. The amount of TV equity [stars like Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, and Charlotte Flair have]… I mean, they have millions of followers, all this TV equity. I know I could go toe-to-toe with them, but I feel like — why wouldn’t I go to NXT, continue to build my brand, continue to introduce myself to the WWE Universe who may know me, probably don’t. Like, I don’t think any of these kids would know me or anything. Tell them who I am and also make NXT my brand, because I truly feel like I am doing that and can do that.
“Why wouldn’t I take that opportunity, get that TV equity, build myself in WWE, use the resources, be able to talk to Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom and all these amazing coaches, learn and grow. So when I do go to the main roster and I’m going against these juggernauts, I really have the best chance possible to succeed, because they are huge stars. So I got to get a little — build myself up a little bit, maybe.â€
She might be more experienced than a lot of her NXT peers, but Monroe believes everyone is there for a reason and has something to offer.
“There’s always something you can learn from each other. Everybody has different backgrounds, sure. But we’re all here in the WWE for a reason,” she said. “So I feel like you should never kind of feel like you’re above anybody. And I think the best wrestlers are the ones that keep their heads down and just learn.â€
Monroe has been feuding with NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca leading into Halloween Havoc. The NXT PLE is taking place in Prescott Valley, Arizona on Saturday, October 25.
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