Blake Monroe has made it clear that her conflict with Giulia is far from finished, and the WWE newcomer is now framing the issue in deeply personal terms. Following a recent attack by Giulia, Monroe revealed that she underwent dental surgery and promised that her rival will eventually experience the same pain she has been dealing with.
In a new digital interview with Cathy Kelley, Monroe spoke about the physical aftermath of the confrontation while also taking aim at Giulia’s focus on the upcoming Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match. Giulia is set to face Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend in a three-way qualifier on next week’s WWE SmackDown, but Monroe’s comments leave little doubt that she intends to remain a factor in the story surrounding the match.
Monroe began by describing a difficult recovery, though she maintained the self-assured tone that has defined her presentation so far. She said that eating has become a challenge after the procedure, while quickly pivoting toward what she saw as an even bigger problem: her supporters being left waiting for her arrival in a WWE ring.
“I’ve had better Fridays. I’m eating through a straw. That’s not the worst part. The worst part is my adoring fans who have waited months and months for my debut, and they’re desperate. I mean, I assume you have wifi on your salary. They don’t know what to do.”
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The remark continued Monroe’s recurring emphasis on the anticipation surrounding her WWE debut. While she has been increasingly visible in the SmackDown landscape, a date for her first official match on the brand has not been announced. That uncertainty has become part of the intrigue around her issue with Giulia, particularly now that Monroe is presenting the rivalry as the obstacle standing between Giulia and a potential Money in the Bank opportunity.
Monroe believes Giulia’s spotlight is tied to her
When Kelley mentioned having spoken with Giulia, Monroe immediately wanted to know what had been said about her. Kelley explained that Giulia appeared to be concentrating on Money in the Bank. Monroe did not accept the notion that Giulia’s attention had moved elsewhere. Instead, she argued that Giulia is only receiving this level of attention because of their conflict.
“That’s funny. So she’s pretending like she doesn’t need me. This is the most relevant she’s ever been. She’s the headline every week because of me, she trends every week because of me, she’s getting numbers because of me! And what’s the common denominator? Me!”
Monroe then suggested that Giulia may be intimidated by having to measure herself against someone she considers to be on a different level. Keeping her remarks wrapped in the language of confidence and superiority, Monroe claimed that Giulia would be overwhelmed by the comparison heading into a major qualifying bout.
“I get it. I am an empath, and I understand, in her position, to compare herself to a woman of my caliber before her big qualifying match would be very overwhelming.”
The comments reflect the central tension of the feud. Giulia has a clear competitive objective in front of her: secure a place in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Monroe, meanwhile, is insisting that Giulia cannot simply dismiss what happened between them or move forward without consequences. To Monroe, the injury and surgery have raised the stakes beyond standard in-ring rivalry.
A direct promise of payback
The interview’s sharpest moment came when Monroe turned the conversation back to her dental surgery. She asked Kelley whether she had ever experienced that kind of procedure, then did not wait for a full answer before describing it as “incredibly painful.” Monroe followed that statement with an unmistakable warning directed at Giulia.
“I’m going to make sure Giulia feels every part of that pain.”
That promise does not confirm what Monroe will do next, but it places considerable attention on Giulia’s appearance next Friday. Giulia will meet Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend in a Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match, a matchup with major implications for all three competitors. Winning would put one of them into the Money in the Bank field and bring that wrestler one step closer to a potential championship opportunity.
For Giulia, the challenge is already substantial without Monroe’s threat hanging over the match. Charlotte Flair brings extensive experience in high-stakes WWE competition, while Lash Legend presents a powerful and dangerous opponent capable of changing any match with her physicality. A three-way bout also creates the possibility that one competitor can lose without being directly defeated by the eventual winner, adding another layer of urgency to every decision.
Monroe’s issue is specifically with Giulia, not Flair or Legend. Still, if she chooses to make her presence felt around the qualifying match, the ripple effects could touch every participant. A distraction, confrontation, or any other development involving Monroe could alter the rhythm of the contest. At this stage, however, WWE has not announced that Monroe will be involved in the match, and any potential interference remains speculation.
Money in the Bank pressure meets an unresolved rivalry
Giulia’s stated focus on Money in the Bank is understandable. Qualifying for the Ladder Match can dramatically change a wrestler’s position on the roster. The Money in the Bank contract offers its holder a future title opportunity at a time of their choosing, making the qualifying process one of the most important annual stretches on the WWE calendar.
Yet Monroe is attempting to turn that focus against Giulia. Her argument is that Giulia is trying to act unaffected while benefiting from the attention their rivalry has generated. Whether Giulia agrees with that assessment is another question entirely, but Monroe has now publicly challenged her to acknowledge the damage done and the consequences that could follow.
There is also a strategic element to Monroe’s message. By speaking at length about the surgery and its impact, she has put Giulia on notice while ensuring that the feud remains part of the conversation ahead of the qualifier. Monroe did not announce a timetable for her return to physical competition or say when she expects to be medically ready for her in-ring debut. Instead, she emphasized revenge, leaving open several possible directions for the rivalry.
That ambiguity is important. Monroe could be positioning herself for a direct match with Giulia once she is cleared to compete. She could simply be trying to get inside Giulia’s head before a crucial match. Or she could pursue immediate payback in some form. Nothing has been confirmed beyond Monroe’s vow that Giulia will feel the pain she says the attack caused.
What to watch on next week’s SmackDown
Next week’s Friday Night SmackDown will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and air live on USA Network at 8 p.m. ET. The Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match between Giulia, Charlotte Flair, and Lash Legend will be one of the key bouts to watch, both because of the ladder-match stakes and Monroe’s escalating warning.
Giulia will need to navigate two established opponents in the ring while remaining mindful of the unresolved situation with Monroe. Flair and Legend, meanwhile, have every reason to focus on their own path to Money in the Bank rather than get pulled into a rivalry that does not directly involve them. That balance could be difficult to maintain if Monroe decides that next Friday is the right moment to act.
For Monroe, the interview established a simple message: she does not believe Giulia can move on from their conflict, and she has no intention of allowing the issue to fade away. Her official SmackDown in-ring debut remains unannounced, but her rivalry with Giulia is becoming increasingly prominent. With a qualifying match looming and Monroe promising retribution, Giulia’s road to Money in the Bank has become considerably more complicated.
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