Tatum Paxley Admits She Struggled Early in WWE Because She ‘Didn’t Have a Purpose’

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Tatum Paxley revealed on Going Ringside that she struggled early in her WWE career because she "didn't have a purpose" and was "just kind of here doing things," despite having the physical tools from her cheerleading and powerlifting background. She explained that while she could handle the athletic demands like running ropes and taking bumps, her progress felt slow until she shifted her focus from purely physical performance to developing her personality and storytelling abilities. Paxley said she began concentrating on how to connect emotionally with fans and get her personality across, which has helped her carve out a unique identity in WWE NXT.