I really loved Tatum Paxley’s work in “WWE NXT,” and I’m thrilled that she was called up and is actually being used in a really interesting position on the blue brand. Tonight, she defeated Michin in her debut match on “SmackDown,” and after everything we’re seeing, or, really not seeing at all, with Blake Monroe on the brand, it’s refreshing to see a brand new “NXT” call-up kick some butt.

I thought Michin was a good first opponent for her. Paxley sold really well throughout the match, without looking weak at any point herself. Paxley hit some cool moves of her own throughout the match, including a wicked Matrix-like counter