Blake Monroe recently opened up about her unexpected loss of the NXT North American Championship to Thea Hail, a moment that continues to resonate with her months later. In a recent interview with Sam Roberts, Monroe described how the match ended abruptly due to a referee’s swift count, which she felt was rushed and surprising. She expressed her determination to reclaim the title, promising a quick comeback.
I think the theme of my career is people will talk about me and who are you if you’re not talked about? It was definitely shocking and I feel like the ref was clearly in a rush to get home. I mean, he counted that quick. But no, it was definitely very exciting and um I’m going to get my revenge next week in under three minutes.
— Blake Monroe, WWE Wrestler
Monroe Shares Thoughts on NXT and Career Progression
During the same conversation, Monroe discussed the significance of NXT in her wrestling journey, addressing common debates about being “called up” to the main roster. She pointed out the unique role NXT plays as both a development platform and a stage for major stars, noting that she is not in a hurry to transition. Monroe emphasized that she still has many opponents she wants to face and ambitions to pursue before moving on.
I think people can get really fixated on that [being called up] but NXT, it’s strange because it’s attached to the Performance Center. In some sense there is developmental but there are huge stars on it.
— Blake Monroe, WWE Wrestler
I don’t know why there’s some kind of ‘I need to be called up.’ I’m not in any rush. As I said, I still have so much to do. I’ve hardly feuded with any of the women. I mean, Jordynne Grace wasted a lot of my time and now Jaida Parker is chasing me around but there’s so many women I want to wrestle and I haven’t even approached the main women’s title.
— Blake Monroe, WWE Wrestler
Context Around Thea Hail’s Championship Win
Thea Hail claimed the NXT North American Championship from Monroe in an unexpected and controversial fashion, largely due to the referee’s accelerated count, which left many fans and competitors surprised. This incident has placed increased pressure on all involved, as backstage conversations continue around the botched finish and its implications for the brand.
Upcoming Rematch and Future Implications
Monroe’s vow for swift retaliation indicates an impending high-stakes rematch to settle the disputed championship outcome. This rivalry is expected to draw significant attention as Monroe aims to restore her standing in the NXT women’s division and eventually challenge for the main women’s title. The intensity surrounding these developments highlights Monroe’s determination and the evolving competition in WWE’s female roster.
