On the special episode of WWE NXT New Year’s Evil airing tonight on WWE NXT TV, a title change kicked off the start of 2026. The episode was set to begin with a rematch between Thea Hale and Blake Monroe for the NXT Women’s North American Championship, following Thea’s disputed win over Blake on December 16th. However, the match was canceled when Blake ambushed Thea on her way to the ring. After the attack, Eva confronted Blake backstage but was removed from the arena.
Later, Thea announced she would still defend her title and issued an open challenge. Izzie Dame, who had faced Tatum Paxley in the evening’s opening match—with assistance from Shawn Spears and Nico Vance of the Culling—answered the challenge. In the second match of the night, Izzie defeated Thea to capture the North American Championship, marking the first title win of her WWE career.
Fan Take: This unexpected title change introduces fresh dynamics in the NXT women’s division, signaling a new era of competition and excitement. For WWE fans, it highlights the unpredictability and thrilling moments that keep the sport engaging and full of surprises.
