WWE taped the next two episodes of NXT on Wednesday so the roster can take time off for the holidays. Last week, NXT ended in a shocking way as a new Women’s North American Champion was crowned. Thea Hail defied the odds and captured her first championship in NXT by defeating Blake Monroe. This upcoming Tuesday, both women will likely have something to say.
There is much more that has officially been confirmed for the next episode of NXT. Here is what you can look forward to seeing. Last week on NXT, General Manager Ava scheduled a Women’s United States Championship match for this Tuesday, December 23rd. The champion, Chelsea Green, will defend against Sol Ruca. This match was made after Chelsea Green had stated that “double champions can do anything”. That statement created Green’s match for this coming week and Page’s North American Championship for the week after. Sol Ruca was the one to receive this opportunity as she defeated Bayley on Saturday Night Main Event.
The win at SNME was significant for Ruca’s career for many reasons. She was the only person from NXT to leave SNME with a victory over someone on the main roster. And not just anyone on the main roster, but a former two-time Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champion. Skylar Raye and Shiloh Hill, the winners of LFG, were caught chatting backstage when Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and Arianna Grace interrupted, discussing how close they were for a chance at the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships. This led to a match being created for next week’s episode of NXT. Ethan Page and Chelsea Green may have more to worry about than simply defending their singles championships.