Thea Hail Wins NXT Women’s North American Championship After Controversial Finish – Thea Hail is the new NXT Women’s North American Champion following a title match on tonight’s episode of NXT that ended with a disputed pinfall against Blake Monroe.
The championship bout opened with a measured pace, as Hail relied on technical wrestling to gain an early advantage. She focused her offense on Monroe’s arm, attempting to limit the champion’s power and striking ability. Monroe weathered the early pressure and shifted momentum by driving Hail into the turnbuckles, then connecting with a spinning side slam that nearly ended the match.
From there, Monroe took control by continuing to target Hail’s arm. She applied a cross arm breaker using the ropes for leverage, forcing the referee to issue a warning before breaking the hold. Monroe then transitioned into a cobra clutch with a body scissors, grounding Hail and methodically wearing her down in the center of the ring. The champion appeared firmly in control as the match moved into its later stages.
Hail eventually mounted a comeback, firing off a series of clotheslines to regain momentum. She followed with a standing powerslam and a somersault senton, shifting the energy of the match in her favor. With Monroe staggered, Hail climbed to the ropes and connected with a springboard coffin drop. She covered Monroe, and the referee counted to three, awarding Hail the victory and the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
However, the finish immediately drew attention for the wrong reasons. Replays shown after the match appeared to indicate that Monroe may have lifted her shoulder before the referee’s hand hit the mat for the third count. Despite the apparent issue visible on replay, the decision was not reversed, and Hail was officially declared the new champion.
The moment came across as confusing, and the camera caught Monroe looking visibly shocked after the bell. The way the finish unfolded gave the impression that there may have been a mistake in the execution of the ending. Regardless of the controversy, the title change stands, and Thea Hail begins her reign as NXT Women’s North American Champion under unexpected circumstances.
Thea Hail Wins NXT Women’s North American Championship After Controversial Finish
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