NXT Halloween Havoc: Paxley Wins Women’s Title as Three Titles Change

Tatum Paxley, Blake Monroe and DarkState were among the new champions crowned at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc on October 25 at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona, as the premium live event produced multiple title changes and set up fresh rivalries for the brand. Ricky Saints retained the NXT Championship and Ethan Page kept the NXT North American Title, while several matches produced chaotic finishes and postshow fallout that will shape NXT storylines in the weeks ahead.

The night’s most notable outcome came when Tatum Paxley defeated Jacy Jayne to win the NXT Women’s Championship. The bout featured repeated outside interference from both factions aligned with the competitors and saw referees eject many participants. During the confusion Izzi Dame appeared to grab the title and move to strike Paxley, but Paxley avoided the blow and Jayne inadvertently struck Dame. Paxley seized the opening to deliver her finisher and secure the pin. Paxley celebrated afterward, saying backstage, "Oh my gosh. And new champion, finally," acknowledging the milestone as her first title victory since joining NXT four years ago.

The women’s division saw a second change earlier in the...