The WWE Speed Title: A Surprising Twist in the Blake Monroe and Jaida Parker Story
In a shocking turn of events, the injury sustained by Jaida Parker has opened up an unexpected path for Blake Monroe, leading her towards the WWE Speed title. But here's where it gets controversial...
The recent episode of NXT (February 17th) revealed a different trajectory for these two wrestlers. Interim GM Robert Stone, after a heated encounter with Blake, disclosed that Jaida had been suspended for assaulting a referee and suffered a neck injury during her match with the former AEW star. This injury, which may have occurred during a specific spot in their match, was partially blamed on Blake by the GM.
However, in a surprising move, Stone booked Blake in a match against Thea Hail, the wrestler who previously took the North American title from her due to a botched pin. This decision adds to the list of unfortunate setbacks and peculiar booking choices these wrestlers have faced.
Jaida's absence from television for a few months last year remains unexplained. Her return in January, with minimal changes to her character, left fans wondering about her future in WWE.
The former Mariah May, once rumored to be headed to the main roster, now seems destined for an extended NXT run. With the unplanned title loss to Hail and the introduction of the 'zombie' Speed title, Jaida's journey has taken an unexpected turn.
Blake's AEW background and her open admission of WWE being a dream come true have made her NXT run a battleground for fans and pundits loyal to either WWE or AEW. Her performance in the Speed Tournament will undoubtedly reignite the debate sparked by Timeless Toni Storm's promo last year, questioning the fate of Mariah May.
And this is the part most people miss: the Speed titles, initially created for an X/Twitter show, are now being kept alive by WWE in NXT, possibly as a potential licensing opportunity.
So, what do you think? Will Blake Monroe's journey in the Speed Tournament be a success or a failure? And how will Jaida Parker's injury and subsequent suspension impact her WWE career? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss!
