New Name For Mariah May Revealed On WWE NXT

Originally posted on Wrestling on SI | By Rick Ucchino | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 9:07 PM ET

The name's Monroe, Blake Monroe.

The Glamour formerly known as Mariah May was officially introduced under her new WWE in-ring name on Tuesday night's episode of NXT.

Monroe took part in a pre-recorded vignette that had a 20th century newsreel feel. It described Blake as a woman who not only stands in the spotlight, but as someone who is the soul reason for why the spotlight exists.

The glamour is here. ✨

Introducing @BlakeMonroeWWE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2oRQEmAFan
— WWE (@WWE) June 11, 2025

Cory Hays of BodySlam is reporting that the name Blake is a tribute to her niece, and Monroe is a fairly obvious nod to famous Hollywood starlet Marilyn Monroe.

Blake made her NXT debut a week ago, just days removed from her exit from All Elite Wrestling. She interrupted several members of the women's roster as they were literally fighting over who would be the first to challenge new NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne for the title.

She remained unnamed until Tuesday night's vingette aired on the CW Network.

The switch to Blake Monroe marks a significant change for NXT's newest signee, as she's performed under the name Mariah May for much of her seven year career. That includes her entire two year run in AEW that saw her defeat Timeless Toni Storm to capture the AEW Women's Championship.

This article first appeared on Wrestling on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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