Layla Diggs Earns NXT Women’s North American Title Shot After Fatal Four-Way Win

Layla Diggs is headed for a championship match after punching her ticket to the top of the NXT Women’s North American division on the July 7 edition of WWE NXT.

Diggs outlasted Thea Hail, Izzi Dame, and Lizzy Rain in a Fatal Four-Way No. 1 Contender’s Match to earn a future title opportunity. The bout featured multiple momentum swings, with each competitor getting a moment in the spotlight before Diggs ultimately sealed the deal.

The finishing sequence began when Lizzy Rain connected with a running headbutt on Izzi Dame, only for Thea Hail to nearly steal the match with a crucifix pin that got a close two-count. Hail then went for a crossbody, but Rain sidestepped and answered with her Thunderstruck finisher. The closing moments shifted again when Dame drilled Rain with a flying knee, sending both women crashing to the outside. With the ring momentarily cleared, Diggs capitalized immediately — landing a moonsault on Hail and covering her for the three-count.

The victory sets up a championship clash between Diggs and NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria, which is scheduled to take place on the July 15 episode of NXT. Zaria has held the title for 29 days, having captured it from Tatum Paxley on the June 9 installment of the show.

Diggs stepping up to challenge Zaria adds fresh momentum to a title reign that is still finding its footing. Whether she can dethrone the champion in what should be a high-profile matchup will be one of the more compelling questions heading into next Tuesday’s broadcast.