Izzi Dame defeated her former ally Tatum Paxley at NXT Deadline in a grudge match following the dissolution of their partnership within The Culling.
The contest stemmed from Dame costing Paxley the NXT Women’s Championship against Jacy Jayne at Gold Rush.
Dame stated she betrayed Paxley because the former champion had ignored her advice and acted as though she was superior to The Culling.
Early in the contest, Dame feigned remorse, hugging Paxley at ringside before immediately throwing her into the steel steps. Dame controlled much of the offense, utilizing a military press, a spinning backbreaker, and a Boston crab.
Paxley eventually rallied, executing a crucifix driver and a German suplex. The action spilled outside, where Paxley cleared the announce table and delivered a Cemetery Drop onto Dame through the desk.
As Paxley attempted to re-enter the ring, Shawn Spears distracted her by presenting her own dolls. Spears then ripped the head off the Paxley doll, prompting Paxley to slap him.
The distraction allowed Dame to recover and hit a big boot followed by a sit-out powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
Following the match, Paxley was seen caressing the broken doll’s head.
