Tatum Paxley Discusses Guidance From Alexa Bliss And Charlotte Flair On WWE Main Roster
Tatum Paxley, a former NXT Women's Champion, spoke on Busted Open Radio about moving to WWE's main roster and learning from Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. She said both veterans check on her needs each week and have helped her adjust to a different travel and crowd environment than NXT. Paxley has since aligned with them, including a trio appearance at last month's Sunday Night's Main Event.
Paxley, a former NXT Women’s Champion, is about two months into her WWE main-roster run on SmackDown. She told Busted Open Radio that Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair mentor her as she adapts to constant travel and unfamiliar audiences.
Her link with them formed quickly: she aided Flair against Jade Cargill by taking out B-Fab and Michin, and the three later appeared together at last month’s Sunday Night’s Main Event. Paxley, once a cheerleader and powerlifter, began wrestling in 2021 and has named Bliss as an early inspiration.
This story could resonate with wrestling fans and aspiring performers, especially women, by highlighting mentorship and peer support during a high-pressure career transition. It may reinforce how veteran guidance can ease workplace adjustments, and could shape fan perceptions of Paxley’s main-roster trajectory. It may also encourage discussions about supportive environments in entertainment and sports, though its broader social impact is likely limited to those following WWE.