Women’s North American title match set for WWE NXT Atlanta event

Shotzi gets a shot against Fallon.

The main roster star defeated Stephanie Vaquer on Tuesday to become the new number one contender for the NXT Women’s North American title. Current champion Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne both interfered in the match, with Henley hitting Vaquer with the Women’s North American title as she was hitting the ropes. That allowed Shotzi to roll up a distracted Vaquer to earn a title match on January 28 at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?!@FallonHenleyWWE cost @Steph_Vaquer the match, and @ShotziWWE is now the new No. 1 Contender! 😱#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/aJ63lCiCEw

— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2025

In a social media exclusive, Shotzi said it was her first singles match in almost a year and got emotional, saying the match set the tone for her 2025. She said she didn’t need Fallon’s help to win the match and was about to prove how ballsy Shotzi is.

EXCLUSIVE: @ShotziWWE gets emotional talking about her return to singles action for the first time in a year, and sends a pointed message to @FallonHenleyWWE. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/OiNImOMTdl

— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2025

Shotzi made her return from a torn ACL last month, helping Gigi Dolin after she was attacked by Fatal Influence. At New Year’s Evil she, Dolin, and Tatum Paxley were successful in defeating all three members of Fatal Influence.