Brutal clash with Blake Monroe ends in dramatic fashion
Summary
– Tatum Paxley defeats Blake Monroe in a casket match to retain title
– Match featured extreme spots including diamonds and a Spanish Fly
– Victory comes amid speculation about Monroe’s main roster future
Tatum Paxley walked out of WWE NXT still Women’s North American Champion after surviving a dangerous casket match against Blake Monroe. The bout took place during the Revenge special and quickly became one of the most intense matches of the night.
The rivalry between Paxley and Monroe reached a new level with the added stipulation. From the opening moments, both competitors took the fight outside the ring, using the environment to their advantage as they tried to force the other into the casket.
Paxley introduced a unique twist by bringing out a dollhouse, only for Monroe to counter with a shotgun dropkick that sent Paxley crashing through it. The match continued with multiple close calls, as both women narrowly avoided being sealed inside the casket.
Momentum shifted throughout the contest, including a chaotic sequence where both competitors ended up inside the casket before spilling back out to continue the fight. Paxley later connected with a Spanish Fly from the casket to the floor, leaving both competitors struggling to recover.
Monroe nearly secured the win after landing a DDT and placing Paxley inside the casket, but the champion used her title belt to prevent the lid from closing. The action escalated further when Monroe introduced diamonds onto the mat, attempting to gain an advantage.
The final moments saw Paxley turn the situation around, hitting a Cemetery Drive onto the scattered diamonds. She then forced Monroe into the casket and slammed it shut to retain her championship in a brutal finish.
Paxley’s victory keeps her reign intact while leaving questions about what comes next for Monroe, especially amid growing talk of a potential move to the main roster.
