The WWE NXT Deadline event just gained more excitement as former NXT Women’s Champion Tatum Paxley is set to clash with her former ally Izzie Dame. Following the shocking betrayal by The Culling against Paxley at NXT Gold Rush, Dame announced that she and Paxley would face off at the upcoming NXT Deadline live event. Dame criticized Paxley for wasting the opportunities and gifts, like the NXT Women’s Championship and personal coaching, bestowed upon her by The Culling and declared her intention to shut down the version of Paxley that resisted change.
In a heartfelt moment displayed on the Titantron, Paxley questioned Dame about breaking their friendship, to which Dame responded that Paxley had rejected the world and support that had long been offered to her. Dame then challenged Paxley to face her in the ring to seek revenge. Although Paxley declined the invitation initially, she promised to make Dame feel the consequences during their match at Deadline.
No details have been shared yet regarding any special stipulations for the match between Paxley and Dame. NXT Deadline will take place on December 6th in San Antonio, Texas, featuring the return of the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor matches for the fourth consecutive year. The 2025 women’s competitors include WWE Evolve Women’s Champion Kendall Gray, Jordynne Grace, Kehlani Jordan, Laura Bice, and Sol Luka. Additionally, Ricky Saints will defend the NXT Championship against Oba Femi.
Fan Take: This intense personal rivalry adds a compelling emotional layer to NXT Deadline, highlighting the drama that keeps WWE fans hooked. It also underscores the evolving dynamics in women’s wrestling, promising an unforgettable showdown that could shift power balances in NXT’s landscape.
