Former Women's NXT North American Champion Blake Monroe grew up dreaming of being a WWE Superstar and she says that singular goal is what drove her to compete across the world before eventually signing with the company in 2025.
Speaking with Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling, Monroe reflected on the full arc of her journey and why landing in NXT felt like a destination rather than just a stepping stone.
I'm definitely a student of the game," Monroe said. "I was a really big wrestling fan growing up and always wanted to be a WWE superstar. It's kind of why I started wrestling and went all over the world.
The Women's Division Was the Draw
Monroe was specific about what made WWE the right move at the right time. Beyond the childhood dream, she cited the depth and prominence of WWE's women's division as a major pull.
One of the big reasons I wanted to come to WWE was just because the women's division is so deep," she said. "And they really put an emphasis on their women. So that was a really attractive point for me. But also NXT — I wanted to train more.
Monroe debuted in NXT in June 2025 and quickly established herself as one of the brand's top heels, winning the Women's North American Championship at Halloween Havoc 2025.
NXT Is Not a Waiting Room
Monroe also pushed back on the idea that NXT is merely a developmental pit stop on the way to Raw or SmackDown. With a lengthy list of potential opponents and championships still ahead of her on the brand, she sees no reason to rush.
I don't know why there is some kind of 'I need to be called up,'" she said. "I'm not in any rush. I still have so much to do. I've hardly feuded with any of the women. I haven't even approached the main women's title. So there's so much to do.
When she does eventually look beyond NXT, Monroe rattled off a full wish list: the Intercontinental title, the US title, the world title, Money in the Bank, and the Royal Rumble.
For me to have a million-and-one things to achieve is great," she said. "It's definitely that balance of: you're doing good, but you've got to keep yourself hungry.
Monroe also highlighted the importance of appreciating the moment without becoming complacent.
I think there's a perfect balance — yes, you focus on yourself and what you're trying to achieve, but it's really important to be like, 'This is really cool. I made it.' As long as you don't get caught up in that, because the hard work really does start now.
Monroe is set to face Thea Hail on February 24th, 2026 edition of NXT in the first round of the tournament to decide the next challenger for the Women’s Speed Championship.
