Former NXT Women's Champion Tatum Paxley is backstage at SmackDown
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Tatum Paxley, a former NXT Women's Champion, was spotted backstage at WWE SmackDown in Philadelphia on Friday. Her last match aired on June 30, where she lost to Kelani Jordan. Paxley is known for her previous reigns, including a 94-day stint as Women's North American Champion, which ended on June 9. While she is present, rumors also swirl around fellow NXT star Lola Vice potentially making her main roster debut. The only match currently announced for SmackDown is between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, with CM Punk, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton also scheduled to appear.
- •Tatum Paxley was seen at WWE SmackDown on August 7, 2026.
- •Paxley lost the Women's North American Championship on June 9.
- •She previously held both the NXT Women's Championship and the Women's North American Championship.
- •Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill is the only match advertised for SmackDown.
- •CM Punk, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton are also set to appear.
- 9:13 PMWrestling Inc — Former NXT Women's Champion Reportedly Backstage At WWE SmackDown
"A former "WWE NXT" Women's Champion is reportedly backstage at "WWE SmackDown" in Philadelphia on Friday.
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