Tatum Wins NXT Women’s Title: Top 5 Contenders

After enduring eleven straight championship match losses, Tatum Paxley finally broke through with a hard-fought victory. Tonight at Halloween Havoc, she claimed the WWE NXT Women’s World Championship by defeating Jacy Jayne in an intense showdown.

This significant win not only highlights her resilience and strength but also marks a major milestone in her career, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the entire NXT Women’s Division.

Here are some exciting highlights to consider, and I’m already starting to look at possible contenders for the list! Take a close look at these, and if you have any suggestions or ideas for a top 5, please feel free to share them in the comments below.

I’ll be sure to get right on it and explore your recommendations!

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— WWE (@WWE) October 26, 2025

Top 5 Contenders for Tatum Paxley

• Fallon Henley is my top choice as a former NXT Champion, she can get revenge on The Culling.

• Lainey Reid has the same revenge deal. Also, I don’t trust her, she could turn on Fallon and still go after Tatum.

• Tyra Mae Steele needs more chances, like this.

• Arianna Grace is another who deserves more time, maybe a title.

• TNA’s Rosemary hasn’t appeared on NXT yet, but I love the idea. The Demon Assassin could cause serious trouble for Paxley’s title reign.

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