During a recent WWE NXT event, Ethan Page declared himself the greatest North American Champion ever and introduced a new Canadian-themed North American Championship belt. This bold move aimed to elevate the title’s prestige while highlighting Page’s national pride. Ethan Page stated he wants to bring honor and class to this championship.
Page Delivers Provocative Statements About National Dominance
Ethan Page proclaimed the significance of this championship as a symbol of Canada’s supremacy across the continent. He boldly said,
“What this championship should do is represent the pure dominance of Canada over America, Mexico, and every country in it. Ladies and gentlemen. I was born in Canada, but made in America. And that makes me the greatest North American alive.”
—Ethan Page
He then shocked the audience by discarding the existing NXT North American Title from the ring and revealing a redesigned belt prominently featuring the Canadian flag to emphasize his message.
Page Mocks Houston Crowd and Calls for the Canadian Anthem
Addressing the fans at the 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas, Page mocked the local crowd by emphasizing his Canadian pride. He said,
“Folks, I’m just proud of being from Canada.”
—Ethan Page
He further taunted the audience by demanding they rise for the Canadian National Anthem, intensifying the tension in the arena.
Santino Marella Intervenes, Challenges Page for Honor and Respect
Page’s provocations were interrupted by Santino Marella, the Director of Authority from TNA, who expressed disgust at Page’s disrespectful remarks. Marella criticized the champion’s attitude, stating the title should be held by someone embodying real honor and class. He then issued an immediate challenge to Page for a match the following week.
Confrontation Breaks Out Between Page and Marella
Angered by the challenge, Ethan Page demanded Marella fight him instantly. As tensions escalated, Marella attempted his signature Cobra strike, but Page narrowly escaped by rolling out of the ring. This intense showdown hinted at an explosive encounter in the near future on WWE NXT.
Implications for the WWE NXT North American Championship Scene
Ethan Page’s controversial actions and challenge from Santino Marella have set the stage for a potential high-stakes rivalry. By introducing the Canadian-themed title and stirring the crowd, Page is positioning himself as a divisive yet dominant figure. The upcoming match will test whether Page’s new championship reign will command respect or further friction within WWE NXT.
