WWE NXT North American Champion Thea Hale found herself in the middle of a travel disaster during her vacation, sharing every wild moment with her fans on Instagram. On December 21, 2025, Hale revealed that her Spirit Airlines flight to Pittsburgh was canceled just 30 minutes before takeoff, forcing her to pay a hefty $810 for a replacement flight. She candidly posted, “Spirit flight canceled 30 minutes before takeoff… Now $810 flight. See you in Pittsburgh ✨ Blood, sweat and tears. Merry Christmas ✌️❤️ Your most chaotic champion.”
Hale’s boyfriend, WWE breakout star Harlem Lewis, was also with her, and both appeared worn out in selfies reflecting their frustration. The ordeal continued as Hale updated her followers an hour later from the airport floor, sharing that she had turned to stress-eating Stromboli but was now craving tacos. She also mentioned being stuck on hold for over an hour via text and 21 minutes on the phone with Spirit, having her flight rebooked without consent, and finding unexpected comfort on the airport carpet. Despite all this, Hale stayed resilient and determined to get to Pittsburgh, embodying her self-proclaimed title, “The Most Chaotic Champion.”
Fan Take: This glimpse into Thea Hale’s travel chaos highlights the real-life struggles even top WWE stars face, endearing her even more to fans. Her ability to stay composed and push through adversity shows the same fighting spirit that makes WWE matches so thrilling and unpredictable.
