On February 24, Myles Borne captured the NXT North American Championship in a gripping main event on NXT airing on The CW. He defeated the long-standing titleholder Ethan Page, who had retained the championship since May 2025 and held the record for the most defenses. Borne entered the contest with strong momentum and was supported by his mother, a cancer survivor, who watched the match from ringside.
Chaos and Support: Interference and Reinforcements Shape the Match
The match rapidly descended into turmoil when Vanity Project—comprised of Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes—arrived to aid Page. Jackson Drake struck Borne with his WWE EVOLVE Men’s Title, but Borne showed resilience by kicking out of the attack. Soon after, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger, and Shiloh Hill came to Borne’s aid; these three are scheduled to face Vanity Project in a six-man tag team match on March 3. Their timely intervention helped keep the interference in check, though the ringside area remained tense and unpredictable.
Rivalries Intensify: Joe Hendry and Ricky Saints Clash Ringside
The tension escalated when Ricky Saints attempted to assist Page’s efforts to retain the championship. Before Saints could get involved, NXT Champion Joe Hendry arrived and pulled Saints away. Hendry and Saints are booked to face each other for the NXT Title at Vengeance Day on March 7. Their struggle during the match caused one of the top turnbuckles to loosen, creating a critical moment.
Decisive Moment and Title Change
Seizing the opportunity, Borne pushed Page into the exposed corner where the turnbuckle was loosened. He then executed his finishing move, the Borne Again, securing the pinfall and ending Page’s historic reign. Borne’s victory marked a significant milestone in his career, celebrated passionately in the ring as he embraced his mother, who had been a key source of inspiration for him.
Memorable Moments Captured and Celebration
The night concluded with Myles Borne’s emotional celebration alongside his family, solidifying his status as the new NXT North American Champion. The victory not only ended Ethan Page’s long tenure but also highlighted Borne’s determination and resilience in overcoming adversity.
DREAM REALIZED 🏆@mylesborne_wwe ends the historic reign of Ethan Page and is the NEW NXT North American Champion! pic.twitter.com/3JvqISaPjE
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What a beautiful moment for @mylesborne_wwe and his family! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5SFZkPmTRc
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Ego's Edge on the TABLE 😲@OfficialEGO pic.twitter.com/vZmPOnlInV
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
DREAM REALIZED 🏆@mylesborne_wwe ends the historic reign of Ethan Page and is the NEW NXT North American Champion! pic.twitter.com/3JvqISaPjE
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
What a beautiful moment for @mylesborne_wwe and his family! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5SFZkPmTRc
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
