Bold take: All Ego Ethan Page is rewriting the history books in NXT, and tonight could push him to the very top of North American title legends. If you’ve been following NXT lately, you know Page’s title run has been a standout highlight, turning him into a genuine contender for a main roster move. Tonight, he defends the belt as he races toward becoming the longest-reigning Men’s North American Champion in NXT history. This is no small feat—at 266 days in, he sits just a week away from tying Oba Femi’s 2024 record and eyeing a potential new benchmark in defenses. If Page can topple Shiloh Hill, currently matching him with 10 successful title defenses, he’ll stamp himself as the greatest North American Champion NXT has produced.
Shiloh Hill made a timely splash by challenging during a moment of chaos in interim GM Robert Stone’s office, seizing a chance with a machete-related distraction while Page and Stone weighed the best challenger. Could the rising star end All Ego’s monumental reign, or will Page keep carrying the Canadian flag and the title a while longer?
Lola Vice’s quest for revenge heats up
Lola Vice has been a mainstay headline maker lately. After jetting to Saudi Arabia for the Royal Rumble and teaming with Mr. Iguana to capture the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship, she’s back on NXT with a personal score to settle against Kelani Jordan. Kelani has tormented Lola for months, and their anticipated clash is finally here. Kelani’s brutal ladder-assisted cost of Lola the North American Title, plus last week’s ambush while Lola was being treated, have set the stage for a high-stakes showdown. Will this match deliver a decisive winner, or will chaos produce a double DQ or countout like last week’s Jaida Parker vs. Blake Monroe bout?
Tony D’Angelo’s crusade continues
As DarkState’s champions, Shugars and Griffin have weathered many challenges, but Tony D’Angelo has made it his mission to avenge his family by taking down the faction. After clearing out Dion Lennox and Cutler James, Tony is fully in pursuit of revenge. With the champions’ attention elsewhere, he’s stepping into a one-on-one rematch with Cutler James. Will Tony ride the momentum and grab another win, or can Lennox and James muster a response and level the score?
Quick takeaways to watch
- Vanity Project’s Baylor and Smokes capitalized on a distraction to topple Hank & Tank. This week, OTM, The Culling, and Hank & Tank join Swipe Right in a four-way tag to crown the next challengers to DarkState. Can Vanity Project sustain their momentum and rise as contenders?
- Blake Monroe and Jaida Parker last week ended in a double countout after weeks of war of words and surprise attacks. Blake evaded through the crowd; Jaida laid into officials and security. Will Parker find a way to get her hands on Monroe this time?
- NXT newcomer Eli Knight pulled off a surprising win in the Speed Tournament semifinals, beating Josh Briggs and earning a date with French luchador Elio LeFleur in the final. With Speed Champion Jasper Troy lurking, which new face will press the champion’s claim toward the gold?
- NXT Champion Joe Hendry opened with a successful title defense against Jackson Drake, only to be met with Ricky Saints’ brutal post-match assault. Is the Revolution set for a televised confrontation tonight, or will Hendry’s name ring out as he answers Saints?
- The Sol Ruca versus Zaria saga intensified when Sol captured the pin for Jacy Jayne’s number-one contender spot. Will Zaria back her ally or stand by her own position as Fatal Influence’s status hangs in the balance?
All this and more is on deck for an action-packed NXT on the CW tonight. We’ll be here with live coverage from 8 PM Eastern. Question for you: do you think Page’s historic reign will finally be toppled this week, or will All Ego extend the era even further?
