Tatum Paxley Bio
Natalie Elizabeth Beidelschies, born Natalie Elizabeth Holland on October 29, 1996, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Tatum Paxley. A former competitive powerlifter, she transitioned into professional wrestling after signing with WWE in August 2021 and made her in-ring debut in February 2022 on NXT Level Up. She is recognized for her versatility across tag team and singles competition, as well as her work in multi-promotional storylines involving Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Before entering the squared circle, Paxley built a strong athletic foundation through cheerleading and powerlifting, earning recognition as a two-time USA Powerlifting (USAPL) champion. Her athletic background helped her adapt to the demands of professional wrestling and contributed to her rapid progression through WWE’s developmental system. Today, she is known for her adaptability as both a singles competitor and tag team partner.
Early Life and Background
Natalie Elizabeth Holland was born on October 29, 1996, in Dallas, Texas, in the United States. Growing up in Texas, she developed an early interest in athletics, participating in cheerleading during her formative years. This background in cheerleading helped her develop coordination, balance, and performance skills that would later benefit her in professional wrestling.
As she grew older, Holland shifted her athletic focus to powerlifting, a sport that emphasizes raw strength, discipline, and competition. She trained rigorously and eventually became a two-time USA Powerlifting champion, winning competitions in 2019 and 2021. Her success in powerlifting demonstrated her commitment to structured training and her ability to perform under pressure, qualities that would later define her wrestling career.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Holland’s transition from powerlifting to professional wrestling began when she caught the attention of WWE scouts. After participating in physical tests carried out by the company, she signed a contract with WWE in August 2021. She was then sent to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, to begin her formal training in the craft of professional wrestling.
Her first on-screen appearance came on the January 25, 2022, episode of NXT, where she featured in a backstage segment with Cora Jade and Raquel González. Just weeks later, on February 15, 2022, on the debut episode of NXT Level Up, she made her in-ring debut under the ring name Tatum Paxley, teaming with Ivy Nile of Diamond Mine to defeat Fallon Henley and Kayla Inlay. From that point forward, Paxley began building her identity within the NXT brand.
Tatum Paxley Career
Early Career (2022–2023)
Following her in-ring debut, Paxley quickly became a fixture on NXT Level Up and NXT programming. On February 22, 2022, she and Nile competed in the first round of the women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, facing Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter in a losing effort. The two continued to team together, eventually challenging for the vacant NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship in a fatal four-way match on August 2, 2022, though they were unsuccessful in capturing the titles.
On March 14, 2023, Paxley turned heel after abandoning Nile during a three-way tag team match, leaving her partner to be pinned by Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. After a loss to Nile on April 4, 2023, she appeared sporadically on NXT television and primarily on Level Up. Her career trajectory shifted again on November 28, 2023, when she interrupted a segment involving NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria and Fallon Henley, reintroducing herself as a main-roster presence with a darker, obsessive persona.
NXT Main Roster Storylines (2023–2024)
Paxley turned face at NXT: New Year’s Evil on January 2, 2024, after saving Valkyria from a beatdown by Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez. This began a storyline in which Paxley developed an obsession and a crush on Valkyria, repeatedly interfering in her matches. The two teamed at NXT: Roadblock on March 5 to face The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, but failed to win the titles after Valkyria inadvertently kicked Paxley. On April 9, 2024, following Valkyria’s loss of the NXT Women’s Championship to Roxanne Perez at NXT Stand & Deliver, Paxley turned on her partner and reverted to a heel role. She later revealed her obsession with Valkyria had been driven by the championship, not personal affection.
At NXT Battleground on June 9, 2024, Paxley appeared during the NXT Women’s Championship match between Perez and TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace, attempting to steal the TNA Knockouts World Championship before being stopped. She made her surprise TNA debut at Against All Odds on June 14, answering Grace’s open challenge for the title but failing to win. Returning to NXT, she challenged for the NXT Women’s North American Championship and engaged in feuds with Wendy Choo, eventually defeating Choo in the first-ever women’s casket match in WWE at NXT Halloween Havoc on October 29, 2024. She then formed an alliance with Gigi Dolin after being attacked by Fatal Influence, with the trio of Paxley, Dolin, and Shotzi defeating Fatal Influence at NXT: New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025. The trio won a fatal four-way tag team elimination match at the NXT Stand & Deliver pre-show on April 19, becoming number one contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, though they ultimately failed to capture the titles from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on April 22.
NXT Women’s Championship Era (2025)
After her alliance with Dolin and Shotzi dissolved in May 2025 following Dolin’s release and Shotzi’s departure, Paxley entered a storyline with Izzi Dame and The Culling stable. On July 1, 2025, she officially joined The Culling after teaming with Dame to defeat Zaria and Sol Ruca. The Culling’s first match as a full stable came on July 22, when Paxley, Dame, Shawn Spears, and Niko Vance defeated Hank and Tank, Zaria, and Sol Ruca in an eight-person mixed tag team match, with Paxley securing the win for her team. She challenged Sol Ruca for the NXT Women’s North American Championship on August 5 but was unsuccessful.
On October 14, 2025, Paxley won a battle royal to become the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship, last eliminating Dame and Jordynne Grace. At Halloween Havoc on October 25, she defeated Jacy Jayne to win the NXT Women’s Championship. Her reign ended at NXT Gold Rush on November 18, when Dame turned on her and Jayne reclaimed the title, making Paxley’s 24-day reign the shortest in the title’s history. The turn cemented her face status and ended her association with The Culling.
Style and Strengths
Tatum Paxley’s in-ring style is shaped by her powerlifting background, giving her a strong striking base and the ability to absorb and deliver powerful moves. She has demonstrated versatility across tag team and singles competition, transitioning between face and heel roles with ease. Her ability to adapt to different opponents and storylines has made her a reliable performer on both NXT television and TNA programming.
Notable Events and Milestones
Paxley’s career-defining moment came on October 25, 2025, when she won the NXT Women’s Championship at Halloween Havoc, becoming a first-time singles champion in WWE. Earlier milestones include competing in the first-ever women’s casket match in WWE history at Halloween Havoc 2024 and making her TNA debut at Against All Odds in 2024. Her 24-day reign as NXT Women’s Champion, though brief, marked the shortest in the title’s history.
Tatum Paxley Career Wins
Throughout her career, Tatum Paxley has accumulated victories across multiple WWE brands and partnerships. Her wins include her in-ring debut on NXT Level Up, multiple tag team victories with partners including Ivy Nile, Gigi Dolin, Izzi Dame, and Shotzi, and her headline singles victory at Halloween Havoc 2025.
NXT Highlights
Paxley has scored numerous victories on NXT programming since her debut in 2022. Her first major win came on February 15, 2022, on NXT Level Up, teaming with Ivy Nile. She has since won tag team matches with Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and Izzi Dame, and most notably captured the NXT Women’s Championship by defeating Jacy Jayne at Halloween Havoc on October 25, 2025.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of NXT, Paxley competed in TNA, where she and Gigi Dolin won their first TNA match on April 17, 2025, defeating Heather By Elegance and Maggie Lee on Impact!. She also represented NXT at the Evolution battle royal in July 2025 alongside Izzi Dame, though the pair were eliminated early by Nia Jax.
Tatum Paxley Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Specific details about Natalie Elizabeth Holland’s parents and family background are not publicly documented in available sources. Her early athletic development in Dallas, Texas, was supported by participation in cheerleading and powerlifting, which laid the foundation for her later career in professional wrestling.
Personal Life
On September 17, 2023, Holland became engaged to fellow professional wrestler Randy José Beidelschies, better known by his ring name Javier Bernal in NXT. The couple married on September 28, 2024, and she is now known as Natalie Elizabeth Beidelschies. The two share a professional connection through their work in WWE’s NXT brand.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked a transformative year for Tatum Paxley, beginning with the dissolution of her alliance with Gigi Dolin and Shotzi in May. After a brief heel turn and a violent match with Thea Hail, she aligned with Izzi Dame and joined The Culling stable in July, winning her first match as a stable member on July 22. Despite a failed challenge for the NXT Women’s North American Championship in August, she rebounded by winning a battle royal on October 14 to earn a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship.
Her biggest moment came at Halloween Havoc on October 25, when she defeated Jacy Jayne to win the NXT Women’s Championship, her first singles title in WWE. However, her reign was short-lived, ending at NXT Gold Rush on November 18 when Dame turned on her and Jayne reclaimed the title, making her 24-day reign the shortest in the title’s history. The betrayal also marked her exile from The Culling and her definitive return to a face role.
With her championship reign concluded and her stable ties severed, Paxley enters the remainder of 2025 as a fan favorite on the NXT brand, with her future trajectory now defined by her standing as a former champion. Her crossover appearances in TNA and ongoing presence in WWE position her as a versatile performer capable of contributing across multiple promotions and storylines.
