DENVER – Nearly six months after WWE announced her call-up to the main roster, Blake Monroe finally stepped into the ring for her official debut match, defeating Giulia on the October 2, 2026, episode of SmackDown from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, as reported by Fightful.
Monroe’s journey to the main roster had faced extensive delays and criticism over its booking timeline. Initially called up during the April 24 episode of SmackDown, Monroe made a brief 20-second backstage appearance a month later and attacked Giulia on June 26, but subsequent booking attempts repeatedly failed to materialize into an official match. With fans growing increasingly skeptical, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis assured viewers that the bout would finally take place.
The Decisive Finish
When the bell finally rang, neither competitor wasted time. Toward the closing moments of the match, Giulia attempted a high-risk Superplex off the top rope. Monroe countered by attacking Giulia’s legs, causing her opponent to plummet face-first directly into the ring post. Giulia collapsed into the ring, unable to recover as Monroe secured the pinfall victory.
The encounter marked Monroe’s first match since her appearance on the April 21 edition of WWE NXT. While the victory successfully checked off her delayed in-ring debut, wrestling analysts have noted that overcoming the stalled momentum of her first six months on the main roster will require sustained creative focus as the promotion moves toward upcoming premium live events.
Looking Ahead on the SmackDown Roster
As detailed by WrestleTalk, the continuation of the rivalry with Giulia remains a distinct possibility. Because the finish involved Giulia striking the ring post rather than a clean submission or definitive pinfall, further conflicts between the two competitors could easily extend their feud. Alternatively, creative paths open up for Monroe to target prominent SmackDown figures such as Charlotte Flair or Jade Cargill, or potentially align with other roster members.
With an undefeated streak now established on the main roster, Monroe’s future positioning on the blue brand offers multiple storytelling avenues. Whether she resumes hostilities with Giulia, pursues the interim WWE Women’s Championship held by Chelsea Green, or targets other major stars heading into subsequent cards, the promotion holds several options to capitalize on her newly cemented in-ring status.