Zaria has been after a Women’s North American Championship shot since emerging victorious in her feud against Sol Ruca on “WWE NXT,” and after a win over newcomer Lizzy Rain on Tuesday’s edition of the show, she now has her opportunity against champion Tatum Paxley.
The brand new primary contender defeated Rain with an F5 within the opening match of “NXT,” and after the bell rang, looked to beat her down much more. Paxley, who had come out to affix commentary after the match had gotten underway, bumped into the ring and told Zaria that enough was enough. She said if Zaria wanted a title shot so badly, she would put the Women’s North American Championship on the road next week.
Paxley last defended the gold against Rain two weeks ago. After Paxley got the victory and went to point out Rain some respect with a handshake, Zaria appeared and beat each women down. She held the title aloft to finish the segment.
Zaria has not held singles gold in “NXT,” but did defend the title on behalf of Ruca when she was Women’s North American Champion. The defense didn’t go her way, nonetheless, and Zaria dropped Ruca’s belt to Blake Monroe at Halloween Havoc.