Ethan Page made a surprising appearance during the closing moments of NXT this week. He attacked Trick Williams and revealed himself as the individual behind the attacks on Ora Mensa and Noam Dar. This revelation was kept tightly under wraps, creating a significant surprise for the audience.
WWE sources have confirmed to Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan that Ethan Page has signed with WWE. Page was not seen backstage throughout the day and did not participate in any rehearsals, adding to the secrecy of his debut.
There is uncertainty whether Page was released from his AEW contract or if it had expired. However, he had mentioned to some in the wrestling industry that he aimed to become a free agent by late spring. Upon news of his departure from AEW, Page expressed hope that his move would go unnoticed until he appeared elsewhere, though it was unclear if he specifically meant NXT.
It has been reported that Page’s deal with WWE was finalized over the past week. He also had a secretive visit to the WWE Performance Center, which was kept under wraps to maintain the element of surprise for his debut.
Ethan Page is also known as the promoter for Alpha-1 Wrestling. The future of this promotion remains uncertain following his move to WWE, leaving fans and industry insiders wondering about its direction.
Sources who witnessed Page’s debut were immediately pleased with his performance and the impact it had on the NXT storyline. This successful introduction has set high expectations for his future in WWE.
Ethan Page’s move to WWE marks a new chapter in his career, with fans eagerly anticipating how he will integrate into the NXT roster and the broader WWE universe.