Summary

Tatum Paxley retained the NXT Women’s North American Championship against Blake Monroe at NXT Stand & Deliver 2026, bringing their belt dispute to a finish on the premium live event.

The match followed weeks of tension after Monroe kept possession of the title belt ahead of the show. As their previously announced title match finally took place, Monroe targeted Paxley’s shoulder after Paxley took a hard landing on the ramp earlier in the bout.

The source also noted that this was Monroe’s first appearance at a Stand & Deliver event.

Winner

Tatum Paxley won by pinfall to retain the NXT Women’s North American Championship after hitting Cemetery Drive.

The result also meant Paxley fully reclaimed the championship after Monroe had been carrying the physical belt in the lead-up to the match.

What Tatum Paxley’s win means for the NXT women’s title picture

Tatum Paxley leaving Stand & Deliver with the championship keeps the Women’s North American title centered on her reign instead of turning Monroe’s belt theft into an official title change. That gives NXT a clean finish to this rivalry on one of the brand’s biggest stages.

For Blake Monroe, the loss shuts the door on turning her claim to the belt into a recognized reign, at least for now. After weeks of framing herself around that championship, Monroe now has a clear reason to continue chasing Paxley if NXT wants to revisit the feud on weekly television.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.