Blake Monroe interested in John Cena Classic, names potential WWE opponents
WWE’s Blake Monroe is keen on competing in The John Cena Classic and already has a few opponents in mind for the special event.
In an interview with Marca, Monroe cited it was imperative for her to participate and demonstrate her wrestling skills in The John Cena Classic. Especially after her NXT feuds and ‘unfinished business’ with Tatum Paxley, naming her as a potential opponent.
“Of course I want to be a part of it. It looks like it’s going to be a huge tournament, and obviously you need to headline it with a huge name like the glamorous Blake Monroe. As for who I’d like to face… I just escaped the women of NXT; they were tormenting me. But we have so much talent. I’d love to face Tatum again because we have unfinished business after he put me in a casket. There’s also Kendall Grey and a lot of new European additions. I’d love to be a part of it. And if I’m not, I’ll still enjoy watching because it’ll be interesting to see how all these people from different backgrounds clash.”
Monroe was further asked about Asuka’s teased retirement and praised her impact on women’s wrestling. She recalled watching Asuka win the inaugural women’s Royal Rumble in 2018, and was inspired by her wrestling career.
“For me, Asuka is one of the best wrestlers in the world. I remember watching her after she won the Royal Rumble against Charlotte Flair and thinking, ‘Wow, she’s something special.’ I feel like she came to WWE and raised the bar for the NXT women’s division and the main roster as well. I don’t know what her decision is or where her heart is right now, but I would love to wrestle her someday. So I’m kind of devastated if this really is the end, though I also have enormous respect for her career. It’s incredible.”
Monroe signed with WWE in 2025 officially joining the NXT roster. Last month, her transition to SmackDown was confirmed however she is yet to make an appearance.
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