The former NXT Women’s Champion reflected on her journey after joining SmackDown
Summary
– Tatum Paxley shared an emotional tribute to her time in WWE NXT
– Her post highlighted championship victories, rivalries, and backstage memories
– The tribute came less than 24 hours after her SmackDown debut
Tatum Paxley has looked back on her WWE NXT journey following her main roster debut.
Less than 24 hours after appearing on the August 7 episode of SmackDown, Paxley shared an Instagram carousel celebrating the chapter that helped shape her career.
The collection featured moments from her NXT Women’s Championship victory and her reign as NXT Women’s North American Champion.
Paxley also included memories involving Lyra Valkyria, Ivy Nile, Natalya, Maxxine Dupri, Nikkita Lyons, and Jordynne Grace, along with backstage photos featuring Shawn Michaels.
One image showed Paxley on the day she first arrived in WWE, bringing the tribute full circle.
She accompanied the photos with a brief message: “WE ARE.”
The phrase appeared to reference NXT’s familiar “We Are NXT” slogan.
Paxley’s post came after she made her main roster debut during the SmackDown main event between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill. She appeared after the lights went out and attacked B-Fab and Michin.
Although her SmackDown arrival marks a new chapter, Paxley’s tribute honored the brand where she became a two-time champion.
