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Botched Finish Crowns Thea Hail NXT Women’s North American Champion

WWE publicly recognizes the result, with reputable reports saying the finish was not intended.

Overview

  • The referee completed a three-count after Hail’s springboard senton pin despite Monroe appearing to lift a shoulder, creating visible confusion on the broadcast.
  • WWE’s telecast briefly cued Monroe’s music before switching to Hail’s, and later replays on TV affirmed the ruling in Hail’s favor.
  • Fightful and Wrestling Observer report the outcome was unplanned and triggered a backstage scramble to adjust NXT creative.
  • Monroe confronted Hail on air, blamed the referee, and posted that she was “screwed,” with no official rematch or reversal announced.
  • Hail, 22, earned her first WWE singles title, and reports vary on Monroe’s reign length, listing approximately 51 to 53 days.