"Out for herself," "Establishing her own presence" - Stephanie McMahon finally breaks silence on latest WWE signing

WWE legend Stephanie McMahon recently talked about a new Stamford-based promotion signing during the Evolution Premium Live Event. The name in question is NXT's Blake Monroe (Mariah May).

After making a huge name in AEW, Blake Monroe joined WWE in June 2025. The star made her in-ring TV debut at NXT Great American Bash, where she teamed up with Jordynne Grace. Tonight on Evolution, Monroe walked out beside Grace for her match against Jacy Jayne for the WWE NXT Women's Championship.

The former TNA star had the upper hand against Jayne for most of the bout. Blake even helped her even the odds against The Fatal Influence throughout the match. However, in the last stages of the contest, Monroe turned on Grace, hitting her from behind with the title. Jacy Jayne took advantage of the situation and ended up retaining the gold.

Following their match, Joe Tessitore asked Stephanie McMahon what she thought about Blake Monroe tonight. McMahon said that she believed the former AEW star was making her mark on the women's division, highlighting her in-ring TV debut at Great American Bash.

The former co-CEO of WWE added that Monroe established that she was out there for her own business after turning on Jordynne Grace.

"Well, I think Blake Monroe is certainly making her mark. I mean, after debuting yesterday afternoon, here she is already establishing her own presence. She's not a part of any group; she's an individual, and I think she's out for herself," McMahon said.

It remains to be seen what Shawn Michaels has planned for Blake Monroe going forward.

Edited by Aashrit Satija