Nikki Blackheart Makes WWE NXT Debut, Destroys Tatum Paxley

Nikki Blackheart has arrived in WWE NXT, laying waste to Tatum Paxley following the latter’s match at the end of this week’s episode. The main event of Wednesday’s show featured Paxley taking on Kelani Jordan after weeks of tension between the two. Jordan was able to take advantage of Paxley tweaking her ankle and focused on the leg, wearing Paxley down and ultimately picking up a hard-fought victory over the former NXT Women’s and Women’s North American Champion.

After the match, Paxley got up but was attacked from behind by the debuting Blackheart. The commentary team did not name Blackheart, who knocked Paxley down before battering her with knee strikes and an elbow drop. She picked Paxley up into a rack position, jumping with Paxley on her shoulders before ultimately dropping her and staring into the camera to end the show.

Blackheart has been competing in NXT dark matches and has been referred to as “Martinez.” You can see a clip of the post-match attack below.

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