Thea Hail Returns to WWE NXT with Ambitious Championship Goals

ORLANDO, Fla. — WWE NXT star Thea Hail made a triumphant return to the ring on April 16, 2025, after a five-month hiatus. Her comeback was marked by a fiery match against Karmen Petrovic as part of the leading NXT broadcast.

During a backstage interview following her qualifying victory for the six-woman ladder match at the upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver event, Hail expressed her excitement over the achievement. “It’s one of the biggest moments in my wrestling career thus far! But, the biggest moment is going to be when I win the North American title, so I’m [squeals]!” she exclaimed.

When pressed on her preparation to face five opponents in the ladder match, Hail challenged the notion that she had been inactive during her time off. “No. I was preparing for a moment like this! So if Thea Hail is prepared for five other women in a ladder match? I thrive in chaos; this is going to be fun for me! So, I’m so excited to not only win, but tap some girls out in the process,” she declared.

Thus far in her WWE career, Hail has not captured championship gold, making this ladder match a critical opportunity to demonstrate her skills. However, the competition will be fierce as she faces formidable opponents to seize the NXT Women’s North American Championship.

The NXT Stand & Deliver event promises to be a showcase of talent, with Hail aiming to not only compete but to ultimately emerge victorious. As she prepares for this crucial moment in her career, fans and fellow wrestlers alike will be watching closely to see if she can fulfill her ambitious goals.