Tatum Paxley agrees to defend NXT Women's NA Championship next week
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Tatum Paxley will defend her Women's North American Championship next week on WWE NXT. She made the announcement after Zaria, the new number one contender, defeated Lizzy Rain with an F5. Paxley had been commentating during the match and intervened when Zaria attempted to continue her attack post-match. Zaria has pursued a title shot after her victory over Sol Ruca, but has not held singles gold in NXT.
- •Paxley to defend her title next week on WWE NXT
- •Zaria earns title shot by defeating Lizzy Rain
- •Zaria has not previously held singles gold in NXT
- •Paxley last defended the title against Rain recently
- •Zaria had previously defended the title on behalf of Ruca
- 12:30 AMWrestling Inc — Tatum Paxley Begrudgingly Gives WWE NXT Women's NA Title Shot
"Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley begrudgingly agreed to defend her title next week on "WWE NXT."
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