B-Fab and Michin are the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions after defeating Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley on the October 23, 2026 edition of SmackDown, which aired on USA Network from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
Bliss and Paxley entered the match looking to notch their first successful defense of the titles, but the challengers had other plans. According to Fightful, Michin distracted the referee late in the contest, which created the opening for Jade Cargill to strike Paxley in the face from ringside. The distraction proved costly for the champions, as B-Fab and Michin capitalized on the interference to secure the pinfall and claim the titles.
The win marks the first championship victory of B-Fab and Michin’s WWE careers as a tandem, with WrestleZone and Ringside News both confirming the pair, known as The Baddies, dethroned Bliss and Paxley in a finish that turned on the outside interference rather than a clean victory. NoDQ similarly reported the title change, noting the result ended what had been a short reign for Bliss and Paxley atop the division.
Cargill’s involvement raises questions about her role going forward, particularly regarding any lingering issues with Paxley that could factor into a rematch or future storyline direction. WrestleTalk noted the finish carries potential implications for Paxley specifically, though the exact nature of any follow-up has not been detailed.
The title change took place on a SmackDown card that also featured Giulia facing Blake Monroe in a Street Fight, and a Women’s Interim Title match pitting Green against Perez, per PW Torch’s report from the event. The broadcast was called by commentators Vic Joseph and Corey Graves, with Mark Nash serving as ring announcer. The card additionally featured a tag matchup involving Kyoki alongside Shinsuke Nakamura against the Tongans.
With B-Fab and Michin now holding the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, attention turns to whether Bliss and Paxley will receive a rematch, and whether Cargill’s interference signals a more direct program involving the Baddies, Paxley, and Cargill moving forward. No further details on a rematch or next challengers have been confirmed.
