Hold onto your belts, wrestling fans, because Ethan Page has officially thrown his hat into the WWE NXT ring! The surprise debutant is set to challenge Trick Williams for the NXT Championship at Battleground. Page made his dramatic entrance during the May 28 episode of “NXT,” ambushing Williams and sending shockwaves through the WWE universe. Reports later confirmed that Page had signed with WWE after leaving AEW, despite his storyline claims of free agency.
During this week’s “NXT” episode, General Manager Ava clarified the situation. Although Page was still officially a free agent, his lengthy list of demands had stalled contract negotiations. Not one to back down, Trick Williams stepped up, urging Ava to grant Page his requests so he could “make an example” out of the newcomer at Battleground.
Ethan Page, making his in-ring WWE debut, will face Williams this weekend. This match will mark Page’s first televised bout since his February appearance in Tony Khan’s ROH. His last AEW match was a December clash with Kenny Omega on “AEW Collision,” ending in defeat. After leaving TNA in 2021, Page’s jump to WWE has been eagerly anticipated, despite his storyline ruse about contract status.
Williams, fresh off his victory over Ilja Dragunov at Spring Breakin’, is ready for his first NXT Championship defense against Page. With Battleground set to emanate from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9, this showdown promises to be a thrilling clash of new beginnings and established dominance.