Blake Monroe has reached one of the most memorable milestones available to a WWE Superstar: seeing herself turned into an action figure.

The former NXT Women’s North American Champion shared a TikTok video of herself unboxing her first WWE figure, reacting with visible excitement to the arrival of a collectible based on her WWE persona. Monroe captioned the post, “AHHHHHHH!!!!!! My first ever WWE action figure. What is life?!? 🥹💓”

For performers, action figures are often more than another piece of merchandise. They are a tangible marker of their place within a company and its larger pop-culture presence. A figure can give fans another way to engage with a wrestler’s character, presentation and identity, while also becoming a keepsake that lasts long after a particular match or storyline has concluded. Monroe’s response made clear that the moment carried real personal importance for her.

The video also prompted fans to discuss an important part of Monroe’s presentation: her entrance. One commenter expressed concern that her recognizable mirror entrance may no longer be part of her WWE act. Monroe responded with an encouraging tease, writing, “I got something better, don’t you worry.”

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That short reply does not reveal exactly what Monroe has planned, but it does suggest that a change or evolution could be ahead for her entrance presentation. Entrances are a vital component of WWE character work. Music, lighting, wardrobe, timing and props can all help establish a Superstar’s personality before the bell rings, and Monroe’s use of the mirror has been among the more distinctive visual elements associated with her.

A milestone beyond the ring

Receiving a first WWE action figure is a particularly notable accomplishment because it reflects the transition from being a wrestler who appears on programming to becoming a character fans can collect and display. WWE’s action-figure line has long been a major part of the company’s connection with younger viewers, longtime collectors and fans who enjoy recreating matches at home.

For Monroe, the figure arrives at a time when attention remains centered on what comes next for her on SmackDown. Her TikTok post offered a lighter, celebratory look at her career, but the conversation around her has also been shaped by unfinished business in the ring.

Monroe’s WWE SmackDown in-ring debut was advertised again for last week’s episode. However, the scheduled match did not take place. Giulia attacked Monroe instead, preventing the advertised bout from happening.

The attack adds another layer of uncertainty around Monroe’s first SmackDown match. Rather than receiving a straightforward opportunity to compete, Monroe was once again left without the advertised in-ring debut after Giulia’s interference changed the course of the segment. WWE has not established through Monroe’s TikTok comments what her next entrance will look like, nor does the exchange provide details regarding when her delayed debut match will finally occur.

Still, the combination of the action-figure reveal, the entrance tease and the recent confrontation with Giulia ensures that Monroe remains a talking point even without the advertised match taking place. Her social-media activity has kept fans invested in the presentation of her character, while the Giulia issue gives her an obvious potential rival as her SmackDown in-ring chapter continues to develop.

The significance of the mirror entrance

A signature entrance feature can become inseparable from a wrestler’s image. In WWE, a memorable arrival often gives a Superstar immediate recognition and helps make the transition from backstage to the ring feel like an event. The mirror has been a defining detail for Monroe, which explains why the fan’s concern drew a direct answer from her.

Monroe did not say that the mirror entrance has definitely been removed, and she did not specify whether her “something better” is a complete replacement, an updated variation or an entirely different element of her presentation. What she did offer was confidence that fans should not be worried about the direction of her character.

“I got something better, don’t you worry.”

That response leaves plenty of room for anticipation. A new entrance could be introduced when Monroe next appears on SmackDown, when she eventually gets her in-ring debut, or at another point in her WWE run. Until then, her comment serves as a deliberate tease rather than a confirmation of a particular plan.

It is also notable that Monroe addressed the question directly. Wrestlers do not always respond to fan speculation about changes to their on-screen presentation, especially when those changes may be intended as surprises. Monroe’s willingness to engage added momentum to the discussion without giving away what is planned.

Giulia attack delays advertised debut

Monroe’s delayed SmackDown debut remains the more immediate competitive issue. The match had been promoted for last week’s show, only for Giulia to attack Monroe and stop it from taking place. The outcome means fans are still waiting to see Monroe officially compete in a SmackDown ring despite the promotion surrounding the scheduled appearance.

In wrestling, a match being interrupted before it begins can often intensify interest in the eventual payoff. The audience is denied the contest it was expecting, while the wrestler who is attacked has an immediate reason to seek a response. In this case, Giulia’s actions ensured that Monroe’s debut did not unfold as advertised and placed the spotlight on a possible conflict between the two.

There is no need to overstate what has been confirmed. Monroe has not announced a match with Giulia in the TikTok material, and no additional bout details are provided by the recent events. But Giulia’s attack is the central reason Monroe’s advertised match did not happen, making their interaction the clearest unresolved development surrounding Monroe’s SmackDown status.

The situation also creates an interesting contrast with Monroe’s action-figure celebration. On one hand, she is embracing a career achievement that represents lasting recognition from WWE and its merchandise division. On the other, she is still waiting for an advertised opportunity to compete on SmackDown to actually reach the ring. Both developments underline that Monroe is in an important period for the growth of her WWE profile.

Fans await Monroe’s next step

Monroe’s unboxing video was built around genuine excitement rather than a storyline announcement, and that authenticity is part of why moments like this connect with audiences. The idea of a wrestler opening a toy made in their likeness has a simple appeal: it shows a performer recognizing the scale of an opportunity that may have felt distant before they entered WWE.

Her caption captured that feeling. “What is life?!?” was not a detailed statement about future plans, but it conveyed the disbelief and happiness of receiving her first figure. For fans who have followed Monroe’s path, it provides a small but meaningful snapshot of a major professional accomplishment.

At the same time, the fan exchange about her entrance made sure that the post had forward-looking value as well. Monroe may be celebrating a figure that reflects an established image, but she is also signaling that her on-screen presentation may not stand still. The promise of something “better” invites fans to watch closely for whatever comes next.

Between the excitement over her first WWE action figure, the mystery surrounding a potential entrance update and the unresolved fallout from Giulia’s attack, Monroe has several reasons to remain on fans’ radar. Her next SmackDown appearance could bring clarity on any of those fronts. For now, Monroe has given supporters a milestone to celebrate and a tease to speculate about while the wait for her in-ring debut continues.

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Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.