Thea Hail captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship on tonight’s episode of NXT, defeating Blake Monroe via springboard senton in a match that ended with visible confusion in the ring.
The finish appeared to be a miscommunication, as Monroe’s arm shot up what looked like one second too late. Despite the apparent timing issue, officials pushed forward with the title change announcement.
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The victory marks Hail’s first singles championship in NXT after years of coming close but falling short. Hail earned this title opportunity last week when she attacked Monroe during a chaotic open challenge segment, locking in a Kimura submission that forced the champion to tap—though no official match had taken place.
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Since Chase University disbanded in November 2024, Hail has been on a singles journey to establish herself as a championship-caliber competitor. The 22-year-old returned from a five-month hiatus in April 2025 and has been building momentum toward this moment.
Monroe had held the title since defeating Zaria at Halloween Havoc on October 25, 2025. Hail becomes the fifth NXT Women’s North American Champion in the title’s history.
