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The first WWE SmackDown after SummerSlam had its fair share of surprises as Tatum Paxley completed her main roster call-up. The main event of the evening saw Jade Cargill take on Charlotte Flair in a high-profile singles clash that had been in the making for years. The closing minutes of the match saw Cargill’s lackeys interfere, only for Alexa Bliss to return with some backup. The lights went out, and Tatum Paxley was seen on the top turnbuckle ready to wipe out B-Fab and Michin. Flair used the distraction to her advantage to defeat Cargill after a botched finishing sequence. Following her debut on the blue brand, Tatum Paxley has now shared her thoughts. The former NXT Women’s Champion took to social media and was thrilled to have made some new friends in WWE, as you can view below: “I LOVE MY NEW FRIENDS,” Paxley wrote. What Happened After WWE SmackDown Went Off The Air? The latest SmackDown ended with Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley standing tall and celebrating the Queen’s win, signifying the formation of a formidable new faction in WWE’s women’s roster. After the cameras stopped rolling, the three women exited the ring, and it was interesting to note that Tatum just couldn’t let go of Flair. Paxley briefly interacted with a few fans before hugging Flair again, which falls in line with reports claiming Charlotte personally requested for the former NXT star to be called up to SmackDown. .@TatumPaxley is going to fit in perfectly. 🫶@MsCharlotteWWE | @AlexaBliss_WWE pic.twitter.com/pv59n6kuDT — WWE (@WWE) August 8, 2026 Tatum Paxley’s arrival on SmackDown comes at the perfect time as WWE is known to add fresh faces to the roster after its big PLEs. Lola Vice is also expected to be main-roster bound, which would continue the trend of SmackDown getting more female talent. Tatum’s character aligns with Alexa Bliss’ unpredictable nature, and it would be interesting to see how long the alliance lasts, with the duo potentially turning on Charlotte a major possibility.