Blake Monroe SmackDown Debut Confirmed as Nick Aldis Announces Match With Giulia

Blake Monroe SmackDown debut is officially set after SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that the former AEW star will compete in her first main roster match next Friday night.

Monroe, formerly known as Mariah May in AEW, has had a surprisingly quiet start to her WWE main roster run. Despite appearing on SmackDown and getting involved in attacks on other members of the roster, she had yet to compete in an official televised singles match.

Blake Monroe to face Giulia on SmackDown

The announcement came during a backstage segment on the latest episode of SmackDown. Monroe approached Nick Aldis and expressed her desire to challenge Chelsea Green for the WWE Women’s Championship.

However, before Aldis could make any decision regarding Monroe’s title aspirations, Giulia interrupted the conversation and challenged the former AEW star to a match.

Aldis quickly made the contest official, confirming that Monroe and Giulia will meet on next week’s episode of SmackDown.

Former AEW star finally gets her chance in the ring

Monroe’s WWE run has attracted plenty of attention because of how little in-ring action she has received since arriving on the main roster.

Rather than immediately competing regularly, Monroe has mostly appeared in backstage segments and has been involved in surprise attacks. The unusual booking led to questions from fans about when WWE would finally allow her to showcase her wrestling ability on television.

That wait will now come to an end when she faces Giulia next Friday.

Giulia enters the match after recent struggles

While Monroe will be making her SmackDown in-ring debut, Giulia enters the contest looking to regain momentum.

The former champion recently suffered a quick defeat to Lash Legend in a SummerSlam qualifying match. She also lost to Michin on Main Event, adding to a difficult stretch for the Japanese star.

As a result, Giulia will have plenty to prove when she steps into the ring with Monroe. A victory could help her rebuild momentum, while a loss would make her recent run even more concerning.

Blake Monroe says she is not interested in making friends

Monroe has also made it clear that she does not intend to follow the traditional path of building friendships backstage.

In a recent conversation with TMZ, the former AEW star explained that she prefers to operate alone and sees herself as a leader rather than someone who needs to be part of a group.

“I’m The Glamour. I ride solo,” Monroe said, emphasizing that she is not interested in making friends and wants to establish herself on her own terms.

Her comments fit the confident and confrontational personality she has displayed during her early WWE appearances.

Could Blake Monroe target the WWE Women’s Championship next?

Monroe’s interaction with Aldis also provided an early indication of her ambitions. She specifically mentioned Chelsea Green and appeared interested in challenging for the WWE Women’s Championship.

Although Giulia will be her first official obstacle on SmackDown, a strong debut could quickly put Monroe closer to the championship picture.

Much will depend on how WWE handles her following next week’s match. A dominant victory could establish her as an immediate threat, while a competitive performance could set up a longer storyline with Giulia.

Bottom line

Blake Monroe’s SmackDown debut is now official after Nick Aldis announced that she will face Giulia next Friday night. The match will finally give the former AEW star an opportunity to compete on WWE’s main roster after weeks of backstage appearances and attacks.

With Monroe already making it clear that she wants to operate on her own and has her sights set on championship gold, her first SmackDown match could be an important moment in establishing her WWE identity.