Thea Hail Shocks NXT by Capturing the Women’s North American Championship
If you missed WWE NXT on December 16, this was one of those nights people are still talking about, because something completely unexpected went down in the women’s division. Thea Hail, who came in as the challenger, stunned the entire NXT Universe by defeating Blake Monroe to become the new NXT Women’s North American Champion. And the way it happened made the moment feel even bigger.
From the opening bell, it was clear that Hail came in with no fear. She immediately went after Monroe, looking to end things quickly by locking in her signature Kimura Lock. That early burst of aggression caught the champion off guard, but Monroe showed why she had been holding the title, fighting through the pressure and responding with power. A creative spinning sidewalk slam was delivered, and for a moment it felt like the challenger’s momentum had been shut down.
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But that’s where the story really turned. Hail refused to slow down. She hyped herself up, fed off the crowd’s energy, and began building toward her big moves. The signature backward drop from the second rope connected cleanly, and suddenly Monroe was in trouble. In the closing moments, Hail transitioned into a pinning combination that locked Monroe’s legs just long enough for the referee to count three. The bell rang, and the shock instantly set in. Thea Hail had done it.
What made this win even more surprising was what came out afterward. Reports suggested that this title change wasn’t actually part of the original plan. It was said that Monroe was supposed to retain, but during the final sequence, she was unable to kick out in time after having the wind knocked out of her. That led to some backstage scrambling as creative plans had to be adjusted on the fly. Accidental or not, the result was official, and history was made.
Later in the night, Hail was seen celebrating backstage, clearly emotional and proud of the moment. She was congratulated by fellow Superstars, but the celebration didn’t last long. Blake Monroe confronted her, visibly frustrated, accusing the referee of robbing her and demanding a rematch. That confrontation alone hinted that this story is far from over.
No matter how it came together, the fact remains that Thea Hail is now a champion. A moment that may not have been planned still turned into a career-defining breakthrough. For Hail, this wasn’t just a win, it was proof that opportunity, when seized at the right time, can change everything in NXT.
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