Tatum Paxley is a 29-year-old WWE wrestler from Dallas, Texas, whose real name is Natalie Elizabeth Holland. She is one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions with Alexa Bliss, a title they won on SmackDown on October 9, 2026.
Before WWE, she was a two-time USA Powerlifting champion. Here is everything fans want to know: her age, real name, husband, height, titles, theme song, and more.
Tatum Paxley Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ring name | Tatum Paxley |
| Real name | Natalie Elizabeth Holland (now Beidelschies) |
| Birthday | October 29, 1996 |
| Age | 29 (turns 30 on October 29, 2026) |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Who Is Tatum Paxley?
Tatum Paxley is one of the most unusual characters in WWE. Her official WWE profile describes her as someone who “has embraced being the outcast,” often seen backstage with creepy dolls that look like her fellow wrestlers.
That odd, unpredictable gimmick made her a fan favorite in NXT. She won both of NXT’s women’s titles before moving up to the main roster in August 2026.
Tatum Paxley Real Name
Tatum Paxley’s real name is Natalie Elizabeth Holland. “Tatum Paxley” is the ring name WWE gave her when she debuted in 2022. After her 2024 wedding, her legal name became Natalie Beidelschies. Fans and commentators sometimes shorten Tatum to “Tater,” the nickname Lyra Valkyria gave her on TV.
Tatum Paxley Age and Birthday
Tatum Paxley was born on October 29, 1996, so she is 29 years old. She turns 30 on October 29, 2026. With the Tatum Paxley birthday falling on October 29, her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Tatum Paxley Height and Weight
WWE bills Tatum Paxley at 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and 121 lb (55 kg). That makes her smaller than SmackDown stars like Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, but her powerlifting background gives her surprising strength in the ring.
Tatum Paxley Hometown
Tatum Paxley’s hometown is Dallas, Texas, which is where WWE bills her from. She grew up in the Dallas area and went to Hebron High School in Carrollton, according to the Miami Herald.
Tatum Paxley Before WWE: Cheerleader and Powerlifting Champion
Before wrestling, Tatum Paxley was a cheerleader and a competitive powerlifter. Her lifting career peaked with two USA Powerlifting (USAPL) championships in 2019 and 2021. If you like strength athletes, you might also enjoy our profile of Lauren Findley.
She joined WWE in August 2021 after a tryout in Las Vegas. She had no wrestling experience then, so she started training at the WWE Performance Center.
Tatum Paxley Husband
Tatum Paxley is married to Javier Bernal, a former NXT wrestler whose real name is Randy José Beidelschies. Tatum Paxley and Javier Bernal announced their engagement on September 17, 2023, and married on September 28, 2024. Several NXT stars attended the wedding.
The two met at the same 2021 WWE tryout in Las Vegas. Bernal later said in an interview that they were signed together and “very drawn to each other” from the start. So if you were searching for a Tatum Paxley boyfriend, she isn’t single: she’s married. The couple has no publicly reported children.
Tatum Paxley WWE Career
Tatum Paxley NXT Debut and Diamond Mine (2022–2023)
Natalie Holland made her WWE in-ring debut as Tatum Paxley in February 2022, on the first episode of NXT Level Up, teaming with Ivy Nile of Diamond Mine. The partnership ended in March 2023, when Paxley walked out on Nile during a match.
Lyra Valkyria, Casket Matches and The Culling (2023–2025)
In late 2023, Paxley found her creepy character through an obsessive storyline with Lyra Valkyria. In October 2024, Tatum Paxley vs. Wendy Choo became the first-ever women’s casket match in WWE history, and Paxley won.
In July 2025, Tatum Paxley joined The Culling alongside Izzi Dame, Shawn Spears and Niko Vance. That run led to her first big title.
Tatum Paxley NXT Women’s Champion
At NXT Halloween Havoc on October 25, 2025, Tatum Paxley vs. Jacy Jayne ended with Paxley becoming NXT Women’s Champion. NXT later named it the 2025 Moment of the Year. Her reign lasted only 24 days: she lost the title back to Jayne at Gold Rush on November 18 after Izzi Dame turned on her, which ended her time with The Culling.
She bounced back in March 2026 by beating Dame for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. That made her only the second woman, after Stephanie Vaquer, to hold both NXT women’s titles. She held it for 94 days, including a casket match win over Blake Monroe, before losing it to Zaria on June 9, 2026. Her rematch, Tatum Paxley vs Zaria at The Great American Bash, ended in a loss, and her last NXT match came on June 30, 2026.
Tatum Paxley SmackDown Debut, Main Roster Call-Up and Alexa Bliss
The Tatum Paxley main roster call-up came on August 7, 2026, when she debuted on SmackDown by helping Charlotte Flair. Charlotte Flair reportedly asked to work with her. Paxley won her first SmackDown singles match against Michin on August 29.
On the October 9, 2026 episode of SmackDown, Alexa Bliss replaced Charlotte Flair at the last minute after Jade Cargill attacked Flair backstage. Bliss and Paxley then beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) to become WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. For another SmackDown star on the rise, read our profile of Tiffany Stratton.
Tatum Paxley Championships and Career Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Aug-21 | Signs with WWE after Las Vegas tryout |
| Feb-22 | In-ring debut on NXT Level Up |
| Oct-24 | Wins first women’s casket match in WWE (vs Wendy Choo) |
| Jul-25 | Joins The Culling |
| October 25, 2025 | Wins NXT Women’s Championship (24 days) |
Tatum Paxley Theme Song, Entrance Music and Finisher
Tatum Paxley’s entrance theme song is “Eyes of the Reaper” by Def Rebel, which she has used since 2022. Her signature move and main finisher is the Psycho Trap, a spinning slam she has used since 2023. She also uses the Cemetery Drive, which won her the SmackDown debut match against Michin.
The Tatum Paxley gimmick is the lovable but unsettling outcast who obsesses over other wrestlers. She has switched between face and heel several times and is currently a fan favorite on SmackDown. She is also a playable character in WWE 2K25 and WWE 2K26.
Tatum Paxley Net Worth and Salary
Tatum Paxley’s net worth and WWE salary have not been publicly confirmed by WWE or by Paxley. Some websites list figures, but they don’t cite sources, so we won’t repeat them. Her income comes from her WWE contract, merchandise, and video game appearances.
Tatum Paxley on Social Media
You can follow Tatum Paxley on X (Twitter) at @tatumpaxley, where she posts about wrestling and her matches.
Tatum Paxley FAQ
Who is Tatum Paxley?
Tatum Paxley is a WWE wrestler on SmackDown from Dallas, Texas. Since October 9, 2026, she has been one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions with Alexa Bliss.
What is Tatum Paxley’s real name?
Tatum Paxley’s real name is Natalie Elizabeth Holland. After marrying Javier Bernal, her legal surname became Beidelschies.
How old is Tatum Paxley?
Tatum Paxley is 29 years old. She was born on October 29, 1996, and turns 30 on October 29, 2026.
How tall is Tatum Paxley in feet?
WWE bills Tatum Paxley at 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and 121 lb (55 kg).
Who is Tatum Paxley married to?
Tatum Paxley is married to fellow wrestler Javier Bernal. They married on September 28, 2024, a year after they got engaged.
Who is Tatum Paxley’s tag team partner?
Tatum Paxley’s tag team partner is Alexa Bliss. Together they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from Fatal Influence on the October 9, 2026 episode of SmackDown.
What is Tatum Paxley’s finisher?
Tatum Paxley’s main finisher is the Psycho Trap, a spinning slam she has used since 2023. She also wins matches with the Cemetery Drive.
Is Tatum Paxley still in NXT?
No. Tatum Paxley is still in WWE, but she wrestled her last NXT match in June 2026 and debuted on SmackDown on August 7, 2026.
What is Tatum Paxley’s theme song?
Tatum Paxley’s entrance theme is “Eyes of the Reaper” by Def Rebel.
What is Tatum Paxley’s net worth?
Tatum Paxley’s net worth and WWE salary have not been publicly confirmed. Any figure you see online is an unofficial estimate.
