Tatum Paxley remains to be Women’s North American Champion after a successful defense over Lizzy Rain on “WWE NXT,” but each women were laid out by Zaria after the match, with the heel holding the title high. Paxley awarded Rain a shot on the gold last week, after they were successful in a tag team match against Zaria and Nikkita Lyons.
The ladies shook hands within the ring as an indication of respect before locking up, and the pair traded offense throughout the match. Paxley tried to dropkick Rain through the ropes, but Rain intercepted, then got back into the ring and nailed Paxley with a kick of her own.
The champion was in command of the match throughout a break, and hit a cross body to Rain’s midsection with the challenger was within the corner. Paxley locked in a Boston Crab on Rain, who was capable of fight out of the hold. They hit cross bodies to at least one one other coming off the ropes, and got right into a slug fest after they were back on their feet.
Rain hit a step-up enzuigiri, followed by a flurry of offense, including chops within the corner. She tried to hit one other kick through the ropes, but Paxley caught her together with her own. Rain avoided the Cemetery Drive with a headbutt, and the ladies traded quick offense once more. Paxley was capable of counter a bridge attempt by Rain into the Cemetery Drive to retain her title.
After the match, Zaria speared each women as they celebrated. She hit F5s to them each, then held the Women’s North American Championship aloft.