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Blake Monroe has opened up about the frustration of waiting five months for her in-ring debut on WWE SmackDown, revealing that the lengthy delay led to real moments of self-doubt before she finally got her opportunity on the blue brand.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Monroe, a former AEW performer, described the wait as difficult given how eager she was to perform in front of the WWE audience and show what she could do inside the ring. She explained that even with her established presence and confidence as a performer, the extended time away from television made her question herself.
"Even the glamour questions herself," Monroe said, reflecting on the period between her arrival on the SmackDown roster and her actual in-ring bow, according to the interview cited by Wrestling News.
Rather than sit idle during the gap, Monroe said she continued pushing behind the scenes, pitching ideas to WWE creative in hopes that something would resonate and finally give her a platform. She indicated that persistence ultimately paid off when one of her pitches stuck, paving the way for her long-awaited debut.
The exact length of time cited by Monroe, five months, underscores how significant a gap can feel for a performer signed to a major promotion but not yet utilized on weekly television. For talent making the jump from other companies, including AEW in Monroe’s case, that kind of delay can complicate the process of establishing a character and building momentum with a new audience.
Monroe’s comments offer a rare, candid look at the internal pressure performers face while waiting in the wings, even after officially becoming part of a roster. Her willingness to keep pitching rather than wait passively appears to have been the deciding factor in finally getting her chance on SmackDown.
WWE has not issued additional comment beyond what Monroe shared in the interview, and no further details about the specific creative pitch that led to her debut have been disclosed.
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