Blake Monroe has reportedly made their SmackDown debut, interrupting a segment involving Giulia on the June 26, 2026, episode of the show.
By Hamza AwanFounder & EditorThe segment, captured in highlights from the WWE broadcast, marks Monroe's first known appearance on the SmackDown brand. The context and implications of this aggressive debut remain to be seen, but it clearly signals the start of a new on screen rivalry for Giulia.
Fans are likely to be speculating about Monroe's motivations and what this means for Giulia's position on the SmackDown roster following this unwelcome introduction.
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