Tatum Paxley Crowned NXT Women’s Champion at Halloween Havoc – NXT Halloween Havoc delivered a major shock as Tatum Paxley defeated Jacy Jayne to win the NXT Women’s Championship in a grueling and chaotic main event. The victory marked the biggest accomplishment of Paxley’s career, solidifying her position as one of NXT’s fastest-rising stars.
The match opened with a tense lockup as Jayne immediately targeted Paxley’s leg and wrist, using her trademark aggression to keep the challenger grounded. Jayne hit a back senton and continued to wear down Paxley with holds and strikes, including a wrist lock takedown and a running back elbow. Paxley fought back with a crossbody in the corner and a leaping elbow drop for a near fall, but Jayne quickly regained control by pulling her opponent under the ring skirt and catapulting her into the steel frame. Jayne’s control phase included a running neckbreaker and a cannonball in the corner, while interference from Lainey added further trouble for Paxley.
Paxley’s resilience began to show as she battled out of Jayne’s headscissors and landed a flurry of strikes followed by an enzigiri and a fisherman’s suplex. She climbed to the top rope for a high-risk move, but Jayne crotched her and delivered a swinging neckbreaker from the turnbuckles. Outside interference continued as Spears placed Paxley’s foot on the ropes to break a pin, prompting chaos at ringside. Fallon, Izzi, Niko, and Reid all became involved, leading the referee to eject everyone from ringside to restore order.
Back in the ring, both competitors traded near falls in a heated exchange. Jayne connected with a running knee, while Paxley countered with a rolling elbow. Jayne attempted a cannonball but missed, giving Paxley the opening she needed. Paxley climbed the ropes again and landed a 450 splash for a close two-count that had the crowd on edge. Jayne rallied with a neckbreaker in the ropes, but Paxley answered by slamming her face-first into the apron.
The closing moments erupted in chaos once more as Izzi attempted to use the championship belt. Jayne turned and struck Izzi with a rolling elbow, but the distraction allowed Paxley to recover. Seizing the moment, Paxley hit Cemetery Drive and pinned Jayne for the three-count, securing the NXT Women’s Championship.
After the match, Niko celebrated by lifting Paxley on his shoulders, while Izzi appeared conflicted before eventually joining the group in the ring. The scene closed with Paxley proudly holding her newly won title, a moment marking her official arrival as a top star in the NXT women’s division.
Tatum Paxley Crowned NXT Women’s Champion at Halloween Havoc
