Izzi Dame won the Women’s North American Championship at NXT’s New Year’s Evil on January 6, 2026, defeating Thea Hail in a chaotic match.

On January 6, 2026, at NXT’s New Year’s Evil, Izzi Dame won the Women’s North American Championship by defeating Thea Hail in a chaotic match. The bout followed Blake Monroe’s disqualification after attacking Hail, voiding their scheduled title match. Hail then sought an open challenge, which was disrupted by The Culling, allowing Dame to capitalize. After losing to Tatum Paxley earlier that night, Dame avenged the loss by defeating Hail with her finisher, the Dame Over, to claim the title. The victory marked a sudden rise for Dame, with no immediate challengers announced.