On February 25, 2026, in a nail-biting showdown at the WWE NXT event, Myles Borne claimed the NXT North American Championship by defeating reigning champion Ethan Page. The intense matchup took place inside the ring where both competitors battled fiercely, showcasing resilience and strategic maneuvers that kept the audience on edge throughout the contest.
In-Ring Action Highlights: Intense Struggles and Strategic Moves
The contest between Ethan Page and Myles Borne opened with Borne targeting Page’s injured ankle, a vulnerability he capitalized on repeatedly with stomps and slams. Early exchanges saw Borne landing multiple punches and forearms, while Page struggled to maintain his footing, highlighted by his failed attempt to leap over Borne due to the ankle injury. Borne’s relentless assault included a suplex and an inverted ankle lock, but Page fought back with a neckbreaker and several strikes.
After a brief commercial break, the match escalated with both competitors trading powerful punches and impressive wrestling maneuvers. Borne delivered strong clotheslines and a twisting fisherman suplex, but Page demonstrated his toughness by kicking out each time a pinfall seemed imminent. The opponents exchanged high-impact moves including superplexes and repeated slams, with Page executing his signature move, Ego’s Edge, only to have Borne resist defeat multiple times.
Chaos Rings as Allies Intervene and Titles Are Decided
During the climax, Page’s allies—the Vanity Project—interfered, leading to distractions and creating an opening for Jackson Drake to strike Borne with the championship belt. Despite this, Borne showed remarkable resilience as Hank, Tank, and Shiloh Hill rushed in to neutralize the threat posed by Vanity Project, while Ricky Saints and Joe Hendry engaged in a separate skirmish ringside.
Back in the ring, Borne seized a pivotal moment by countering Page’s Ego’s Edge, sending him crashing into an exposed turnbuckle. He then executed his finishing move, Born Again, and secured the pinfall to become the new NXT North American Champion.
The Significance of Borne’s Victory and the Road Ahead
Myles Borne’s triumph marks a dramatic end to Ethan Page’s historic reign as the NXT North American Champion, signaling a new era in the division. This victory not only elevates Borne’s status within WWE’s talent roster but also intensifies the competition for the coveted title. Fans and commentators alike can anticipate fresh rivalries and heightened tension as Borne defends his championship against emerging challengers in upcoming events.
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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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
