Report: WWE Has Discussed Turning Top NXT Talent Heel
Last month, Blake Monroe (FKA AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May) made her WWE NXT debut to much fanfare. It appeared at the time that the company had big plans for her as a babyface. But that has seemingly changed.
According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), a heel run for Blake Monroe is already being discussed in NXT.
While Sapp isn't sure when the turn will take place, it was discussed to take place in the 'near future.' Monroe had successful runs as both a heel and a babyface while part of the AEW roster.
Despite it seeming like WWE is unsure what to do with Monroe, there are reportedly long-term plans for her character in NXT.
Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available.
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What do you make of this report? Would you like to see WWE turn Blake Monroe heel this quickly? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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