Summary
A former AEW wrestler, Mariah May, joined WWE and performs under the name Blake Monroe. She decided to switch due to WWE's global reach and impactful women's division. Monroe's move follows similar decisions by other wrestlers seeking more exposure.
Key Facts
- Mariah May was an AEW wrestler from 2023 to 2025 before signing with WWE.
- She now goes by the ring name Blake Monroe in WWE's NXT brand.
- Monroe cited a desire to tell more stories and WWE's strong women's division as reasons for her move.
- Her time in AEW included notable success, such as winning the 2024 Women’s Owen Hart Cup and the AEW Women’s World Championship.
- Monroe expressed interest in working with WWE wrestlers like Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley.
- She had a partnership and rivalry with Toni Storm while in AEW.
- Monroe mentioned WWE's significant focus on aspects like "glamour" influenced her decision to switch.
