Former champion reflects on chaotic loss and lingering injuries
Summary
– Blake Monroe addresses controversial loss to Thea Hail on WWE NXT
– Reports claimed a miscommunication followed Monroe having the wind knocked out
– Monroe reveals rib cartilage damage during that stretch
Blake Monroe has finally spoken about the chaotic finish that saw Thea Hail capture the NXT Women’s North American Championship on the December 16 episode of WWE NXT.
The unexpected outcome sparked heavy online debate after reports suggested the finish was not planned initially. According to those accounts, Monroe had the wind knocked out of her late in the match, preventing her from kicking out before the referee completed the three-count.
Appearing on Notsam Wrestling, Monroe did not deny the controversy. Instead, she acknowledged the moment and leaned into the attention it generated. She joked about the referee counting quickly and admitted that the situation ensured her name remained part of the conversation.
Monroe also revealed additional context about her physical condition at the time. She stated that she suffered cartilage damage in her ribs and spent part of the holiday period rehabilitating the injury. The setback added another layer to an already turbulent stretch in her title reign.
The loss forced creative adjustments behind the scenes and ultimately reshaped the division’s direction. With Izzi Dame now holding the championship, what began as a disputed finish has evolved into a broader shift in the NXT Women’s North American Title picture.
While Monroe injected humor into her comments, she made it clear that she had not forgotten the moment. The championship has changed hands, the division has adjusted, and Monroe now finds herself chasing what she once held.
