Blake Monroe may not be the official NXT Women’s North American Champion, but that didn’t stop her from grabbing attention in a big way this week.
After losing to Tatum Paxley at Stand & Deliver, Monroe still walked away from the April 7 episode of NXT with something to show off. The Vanity Project presented her with a custom NXT Women’s North American Championship, even though she didn’t win the actual title.
Robert Stone wasn’t impressed with the move and quickly set up a #1 contender match for Monroe instead of recognizing her new belt. Still, Monroe didn’t waste any time putting that custom title to use.
On April 12, 2026, Monroe took to Instagram and posted a set of poolside photos that instantly grabbed attention. In the pictures, she posed in a black bikini beside her championship belt, striking confident poses that got fans talking almost immediately.
She summed up the moment with a short caption that matched the bold photos.
“ooops, time to blake the internet”
Even without holding the official championship, Monroe clearly knows how to stay in the spotlight. Between receiving her custom title on NXT and sharing those poolside shots online, she made sure people kept talking about her heading into the next chapter of her title chase.
For now, she might not be recognized as champion, but Monroe is proving she doesn’t need official gold to keep attention on her.
What do you think about Blake Monroe showing off her custom title like this? Did those photos get people talking more than her NXT storyline? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.