The NXT star opens up about her evolution, rivalries, and adjusting to fame in her new WWE chapter
Summary
– Blake Monroe says her WWE run fulfills a lifelong dream she shared with TVInsider.com
– She explains how “The Glamour” is an evolution of her AEW persona, not a reset
– Monroe discusses her rivalries, her viral signature pose, and adapting to life in the U.S.
Blake Monroe is living her dream and turning it into a spectacle every week on NXT. The English star, formerly known as Mariah May in AEW, sat down with TVInsider.com to discuss her journey to WWE, her creative transformation, and how “The Glamour” continues to evolve.
“I’ve wanted to be in WWE since I was a little girl,” Monroe told TV Insider. “Arriving here has been surreal. The people, the production, the creativity—it’s incredible. I’m just trying to take it all in and make the most of every opportunity.”
Her glamorous persona, “The Glamour,” has become a defining part of her WWE identity. “It’s not starting over,” she explained. “It’s growing from everything I’ve done before. You’ve seen me evolve—from the pop star entrance to a merciless, unhinged competitor. I love going deeper into the details.”
Monroe’s standout feud with Jordynne Grace proved her ability to adapt, but now she’s setting her sights on WWE Women’s Speed and North American Champion Sol Ruca. “Jordynne pushed me to my limit,” Monroe said. “But facing Sol excites me because her background is so different. When two styles clash, that’s when stories come alive.”
Since debuting in NXT, Monroe has also seen her fame skyrocket. “When I debuted, I’d never seen anything like it,” she recalled. “You can’t even pop to the store looking messy—you’ll get recognized. I’ve learned to give to social media without letting it consume me. My fans are amazing, and I love interacting with them, but I’ve learned balance.”
Her now-iconic finger-biting gesture, inspired by Marilyn Monroe, has become a viral sensation. “I wanted something original, something people could copy,” she laughed. “Now people call it the Blake Monroe. Even celebrities are doing it. It’s wild.”
When asked about life in the U.S., Monroe praised the sunshine but admitted she misses home. “The sun is amazing, but I miss my family and British chocolate—it’s so much better than American chocolate,” she joked.
With Halloween Havoc approaching, Monroe teased an appearance that will perfectly blend her glamour and mischief. “I don’t need a costume,” she teased. “I’m already the scariest thing you’ll see in the ring.”
Blake Monroe’s exclusive chat with TVInsider.com shows that she’s more than a new face in WWE—she’s a creative force shaping her own evolution, one glamorous moment at a time.
