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NXT Title Change Botch Affected Creative Plans For Multiple Wrestlers, Blake Monroe Wants Referee Fired

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Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT saw a surprising turn of events during the Women’s North American Championship match, as Thea Hail defeated Blake Monroe in a finish that was botched. Monroe seemed to have her shoulder up during the pin, but the referee counted to three, awarding the title to Hail and leaving fans and talent confused.

WWE also played Monroe’s music after the match, confirming that she was set to retain the title.

According to Fightful Select, the unexpected outcome caused a scramble backstage. Creative had planned for Monroe to retain, and this sudden change disrupted plans for several wrestlers over the coming weeks.

It is not immediately clear who is being held responsible for the mistake, as most involved focused on rapidly adjusting plans to ensure the remainder of the show could continue smoothly.

In a backstage segment after the match, Thea celebrated her title win and was congratulated by Jordynne Grace. Blake Monroe was crying over the decision as she claimed that she kicked out of the pin and said that she wants the referee fired.

Complete NXT Results From Tonight

– The show kicked off with Je’Von Evans waiting in the parking lot to confront Ricky Saints for last week’s attack.

– NXT Women’s North American Championship Match: Thea Hail defeated Blake Monroe (c).

– The Culling saw action figures of Niko Vance and Shawn Spears in a backstage segment. Izzi Dame said that they moved on, but Tatum Paxley couldn’t.

– NXT North American Champion Ethan Page called out Tony D’Angelo, but was met by Stacks, who said he and Arianna Grace were coming after the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship. TNA’s Moose then appeared, demanding a match for the North American Title. He said Ava and Santino Marella approved the match for the NXT Year End Awards, and a fight broke out with Moose standing tall at the end.

– TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater convinced Je’Von Evans, who was still waiting in the parking lot for Ricky Saints, to be in his corner for tonight’s main event.

– Hank & Tank defeated Out The Mud.

– Ricky Saints arrived at the Performance Center in an SUV.

– Ava told WWE Speed Champion Jasper Troy that there would be a tournament to determine his next challenger. Jasper said that it would be bad news for whoever wins.

– Ricky Saints came to the ring with security. He insulted Je’Von Evans, who then attacked him. Security tried to intervene. Saints delivered a Rochambo to Evans through the announce table.

– Ava met with Sol Ruca and Zaria before Ethan Page arrived, followed by Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre. Ava announced that Chelsea will defend her Women’s United States Championship against Sol Ruca next week because of Sol’s big win over Bayley at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

– WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kendal Grey & Wren Sinclair defeated Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid).

– Kelly Kincaid interviewed Thea Hail, who was thrilled to have won the Women’s North American Title. Jordynne Grace congratulated her. Blake Monroe was crying and claiming that she kicked out, but Jordynne told her to leave.

– Lola Vice told Izzi Dame to watch her back, hinting that Tatum Paxley might target her soon. Vice then confronted Kelani Jordan in the locker room, with Jordan claiming she’s NXT’s top crossover wrestler, while Vice dismissed her, saying gymnastics doesn’t compare to MMA.

– Skylar Rae and Shiloh Hill were talking backstage when Stacks and Arianna Grace walked in, discussing Moose. The two pairs got into a tense exchange, setting up a match for next week. DarkState then walked by, hyping Dion Lennox ahead of the main event.

– Fatal-4-Way Match For NXT Championship Match At New Year’s Evil: TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater defeated Myles Borne, Joe Hendry and Dion Lennox.

NXT Champion Oba Femi came out to stare down Slater at the end of the show. Tony D’Angelo watched from the stands.

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