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Mariah May

Mariah May Mead is an English professional wrestler, model, and actress best known for her work in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and World Wonder Ring Stardom.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mariah May Mead is an English professional wrestler, model, and actress. She is known for her work in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and World Wonder Ring Stardom. She performed in AEW under the ring name Mariah May before signing with WWE in 2025, where she appears as Blake Monroe.

Early life and training

Mariah May Mead was born in London and began her career in the wrestling industry before moving into in-ring competition. Sources describe her as English and also note work as a model and actress.

Professional wrestling career

May wrestled internationally, including in World Wonder Ring Stardom and later All Elite Wrestling, where she became AEW Women's World Champion. After leaving AEW in 2025, she joined WWE and adopted the ring name Blake Monroe.

WWE and championship success

In WWE, she debuted in NXT in June 2025 and later competed as Blake Monroe. Published profiles state that she won the NXT Women's North American Championship during her WWE run.

Media work and public image

Outside wrestling, May is described in multiple sources as a model and actress. IMDb lists appearances connected to AEW and WWE programming.

Key facts

  • Mariah May Mead was born on 4 August 1998 in London, England.
  • She became known in professional wrestling through stints in Stardom, AEW, and WWE.
  • In AEW, she wrestled as Mariah May and won the AEW Women's World Championship.
  • She signed with WWE in 2025 and performs under the ring name Blake Monroe.
  • She won the NXT Women's North American Championship in WWE/NXT.
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Canadian context

Mariah May has appeared in major international wrestling promotions that are followed by Canadian audiences, especially AEW and WWE, both of which have significant Canadian fan bases and touring history in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mariah May?
Mariah May Mead is an English professional wrestler, model, and actress known for work in Stardom, AEW, and WWE.
What is Mariah May's real name?
Her reported birth name is Mariah May Mead.
What promotion did Mariah May wrestle for after AEW?
She signed with WWE in 2025 and appeared on NXT before being associated with the SmackDown brand as Blake Monroe.
What championships has Mariah May won?
Sources identify her as a former AEW Women's World Champion and a former NXT Women's North American Champion.
What is Mariah May's ring name in WWE?
She performs in WWE under the ring name Blake Monroe.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_May
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, wrestling career, AEW Women's World Championship, WWE signing, Blake Monroe ring name
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_May
    Supports: Professional wrestler/model/actress description, WWE/SmackDown ring name Blake Monroe, AEW Women's World Championship
  3. The SmackDown Hotel — https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/mariah-may
    Supports: Real name, birth date, birthplace, WWE/SmackDown ring name, championship history
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7049372/
    Supports: Acting credits and identification as an actress
  5. Wrestlingdata — https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=35728
    Supports: Real name, birth date, birthplace, debut date, nicknames, wrestling profile
  6. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_May
    Supports: WWE/SmackDown identity as Blake Monroe and NXT Women's North American Championship