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28 minutes ago
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Tommy Dreamer Compares Recent WWE Signing To Joining The New York Yankees
Recently, WWE signed one of the hottest free agents in town. It was none other than former AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May. The Glamor now goes by the name Blake Monroe in NXT. Following her appearance on the Tuesday Night show, former WWE Hardcore Champion Tommy Dreamer compared her arrival on NXT to a baseball player getting signed by the New York Yankees. While speaking on the latest episode of the Busted Open Radio podcast, Tommy Dreamer shared why professional wrestlers want to sign with WWE. He also compared the signing to athletes wanting to join legendary sports teams such as the New York Yankees. Advertisement 'I think there are those … established franchises that, like in any sport — 'Oh, I want to be a Yankee.' Why? Because they're the oldest, they've been around, it's the 'Pride of the Yankees. They've always been glamorized as the 'it' team.' [H/T WrestlingINC.] Dreamer also mentioned that while both All Elite Wrestling and WWE are airing Live on National Television, professional wrestlers want to compete in a WWE ring. 'They're both on national television, but to become a global WWE superstar is what a lot of men and women aspire to be. It's the allure of what WWE can do for you for the rest of your life,' Tommy Dreamer said. [H/T WrestlingINC.] Advertisement Blake Monroe officially signed her NXT contract last night on NXT. Catch up on everything that went down on WWE NXT here. Read More: Blake Monroe's NXT Debut Vignette Is Heavily Influenced By Sabrina Carpenter Do you agree with Tommy Dreamer? The post Tommy Dreamer Compares Recent WWE Signing To Joining The New York Yankees appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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3 days ago
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Mariah May's New WWE Name Revealed
Mariah May finally has her WWE name, and it's bound to be divisive. The former AEW Women's World Champion was featured in a vignette this evening on WWE NXT, which gave off severe vibes of Timeless Toni Storm meets Barbie before revealing May's new name: Blake Monroe. Advertisement You can check out that vignette in the embedded post below: This name was revealed on social media before the segment aired on television, as WWE updated her social media account name minutes before the reveal. May getting a new name in WWE was inevitable following her NXT debut last week when the commentators refused to mention her by name. The company did a similar thing with Ricky Starks a few months ago. However, he would be allowed to keep the Ricky name and eventually became Ricky Saints. Monroe's first feud is currently unknown. However, it seems clear WWE intends to fast-track her into a match against NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne. Advertisement READ MORE: Jacy Jayne Reveals Hilarious First Reaction To Mariah May's WWE NXT Debut What do you make of Mariah May's new name? Are you a fan of Blake Monroe? Or would you have rather seen her go with something like Mariah Monroe instead? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Mariah May's New WWE Name Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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6 days ago
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Report: AEW Star Signed To New Long-Term Deal
Willow Nightingale isn't going anywhere anytime soon. According to a new report from Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp, Nightingale has re-signed with All Elite Wrestling on a multi-year contract. The exact terms of the deal are unknown, but Fightful's report notes that Nightingale is 'very happy' with the company, and wanted to stay with AEW. Advertisement Prior reports noted that Nightingale was in a contract year with the company. However, Fightful's previous report also mentioned that AEW was keen on keeping the star around. Throughout her career with AEW, Nightingale has been a mainstay in the company. She's a former AEW TBS Champion, and also won the 2023 Women's Owen Hart Cup. Currently, she's a member of The Conglomeration, alongside Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, and Tomohiro Ishii. With Nightingale's contract situation wrapped up, eyes now turn elsewhere. Former AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May is also in a contract year. Her status remains unknown, with many believeing the star to be bound for WWE. READ MORE: Willow Nightingale Had The Nickname 'Godzilla' As A Kid For A Hilarious Reason Advertisement What do you make of this overall report? Are you excited to see Willow Nightingale back with AEW? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: AEW Star Signed To New Long-Term Deal appeared first on Wrestlezone.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
WWE in major blunder after glamorous new female wrestler is accidentally named after PORN STAR
THE WWE have been caught in a major blunder after their new glamorous wrestler was accidently names after a PORN STAR. Mariah May is joining the WWE, having moved on from rival league the AEW. 7 7 The stunning blonde made her debut in the WWE on "NXT" but did so anonymously. Monroe, 26, has now been announced as the league's next wrestling star. However, due to the WWE being keen to secure the rights to the wrestler's names, she was given a new identity. This is where the gaffe has been made, as she was unveiled as Blake Monroe. Fans reacted to the botch job in the comment section of the post unveiling Monroe. One posted: "Blake Monroe? C'mon, WWE, you can do better than that." A second wrote: "Oh brother. What a horrible name change." A fourth said: "The name isn't giving but congrats to her." Another added: "It couldn't just be Mariah Monroe?" WWE legend The Undertaker reveals he had secret heart operation after WrestleMania and recalls doctor's chilling words 7 The original Blake Monroe made several adult films two decades ago. The video of the wrestler's announcement showcased her sitting in a bubble bath. She was described as "internationally adored" and "beauty and grace". The Daily Mail have reported that the video sparked debate that she is planning on copying actor Sydney Sweeney by selling the BATHWATER to fans. Euphoria star Sydney, 27, collaborated with grooming brand Dr. Squatch to produce a limited edition soap called "Bathwater Bliss". 7 7
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Mariah May's New WWE Name Has A Hidden Meaning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May has officially arrived in WWE NXT and has been given a new name. On the June 10th episode of NXT, it was revealed in a stylish vignette that she will now be known as Blake Monroe. The video package was styled like an old Hollywood newsreel, playing up her nickname, "The Glamour," before unveiling the new name. This came one week after her surprise debut on the June 3rd edition of NXT. During her debut, she immediately confronted NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne, signaling her intent to go straight to the top of the division. A Championship-Winning Run In AEW Monroe's arrival in WWE comes after a highly successful run in All Elite Wrestling, where she was one of the most featured stars in the women's division. She debuted in late 2023 as the protege of "Timeless" Toni Storm, a partnership that became a central storyline on AEW programming. Their story eventually evolved into a heated rivalry, which saw Monroe defeat Storm to capture the AEW Women's World Championship in front of her home country crowd at the All In event at Wembley Stadium in August 2024. In addition to her world title reign, she also won the 2024 Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Mariah May enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling "Stardom" at Ota City General Gymnasium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 23: Mariah May enters the ring during the Women's Pro-Wrestling "Stardom" at Ota City General Gymnasium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A New Start In NXT After her AEW contract expired, Monroe signed a multi-year deal with WWE, making her one of the biggest free-agent signings of the year. Her rebranding as Blake Monroe marks a fresh start as she begins her journey in the WWE system. Monroe is already being positioned as a major star for the NXT brand. It was recently announced that she has signed with the prestigious Paradigm Talent Agency for outside representation. She joins a roster that includes other top WWE names like CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. She is scheduled to have her official NXT contract signing on next week's episode, likely escalating her new feud with Jacy Jayne. It will be interesting to see if May wins the title in her first outing to get a title shot or if WWE will wait for her to win gold. She will likely be called up to the main roster in the next few months. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
