Shotzi Breaks Down Backstage After Emotional NXT Victory

After WWE NXT went off the air, fans got an intimate look at Shotzi as she reflected on her monumental win during a backstage interview. Clearly emotional, the fan-favorite star opened up about her journey back to the ring after a long absence.

“Well first of all, that was my first singles match in almost a year,” Shotzi said, her voice trembling. “Sorry, it’s just been a long journey to get back into the ring, and I feel like that match really set the tone for my 2025.”

Shotzi didn’t hold back when addressing Fallon Henley, the reigning NXT Women’s North American Champion. “I didn’t need Fallon’s help to win that match, but I think she proved how much of a chicken she really is, and I’m about to prove how ballsy Shotzi is,” she declared with fire in her voice.

Earlier in the night, Shotzi faced Stephanie Vaquer in a hard-fought #1 Contender’s match for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. The two competitors put on a back-and-forth battle, with neither giving an inch. Shotzi wowed fans with a hurricanrana off the top rope, but the match turned chaotic when Jacy Jayne interfered, getting pulled into the ring and taking punishment from both competitors.

The turning point came when Fallon Henley, the reigning champion, blindsided Vaquer by hitting her with the title belt. This allowed Shotzi to capitalize and secure the win, though she made it clear in her post-match interview that she didn’t need the champion’s interference to get the job done.

Shotzi’s raw emotion and fiery determination backstage show just how much this win meant to her—and she’s not holding back as she gears up for her showdown with Fallon Henley. With her eyes set on proving she’s as “ballsy” as ever, the road to Atlanta is shaping up to be one fans won’t want to miss.

What are your thoughts on Shotzi’s emotional reaction and her bold statement about Fallon Henley? Can she reclaim her spot as a top competitor in NXT? Share your thoughts below!