WWE NXT North American Champion Ethan Page is set to close out 2025 by defending his title against Moose, a former TNA star, at the NXT End of the Year Awards Show on December 30th. The match was confirmed by Moose during Tuesday’s “NXT” episode after Page initially challenged the recently returned Tony DeAngelo and defeated him last week.
The confrontation began when former D’Angelo Family member Channing Stacks Lorenzo and his fiancée Ariana Grace, who proudly displayed Stacks’ TNA International Championship won from Steve Maclin at Final Resolution, answered Page’s challenge. As Moose’s entrance music played, Page and Lorenzo exchanged words before Moose invaded the ring, explaining that the TNA stars were unhappy that an NXT talent held a TNA title, but that Page was Moose’s primary focus. Moose declared that it was time for a TNA wrestler to claim one of WWE’s most prestigious titles, confirming that both NXT GM Eva and TNA GM Santino Marella had approved the match. Page tried to strike Moose first but missed, leading Moose to deliver a clothesline that sent Page out of the ring.
Fan Take: This showdown highlights the exciting cross-promotional potential between WWE and former TNA talent, bringing new energy and intrigue to the NXT scene. For WWE fans, it promises an intense battle that could elevate both stars and shake up the dynamics of the North American Championship landscape.
