Ethan Page knew this would happen.
At WWE NXT Heatwave, Ethan Page won the NXT Championship by defeating Trick Williams, Shawn Spears, and Je'Von Evans in a Fatal Four-Way Match. With the win, Page won the title just weeks after his NXT debut on May 28.
In a digital exclusive, Ethan Page was asked to comment on what his victory meant to him.
“Well, most people would say it feels amazing, it feels great. But to be honest with you, I mean, I knew this was gonna happen. [Laughs] Six weeks. I walked in the first night, and I attacked who? Oh, that’s right, this bum’s name is still in this belt, and as soon I’m done with this interview, I’m gonna be getting these things changed. That’s right, I attacked Trick Williams. My first attempt didn’t really play in my favor. I clearly learned from my lesson since I’m a wily veteran of the game, and it took me 17 years to get to the WWE Universe and only six weeks to become champion. Now I’m the face of NXT. That’s what everyone’s saying, right?" Page said.
Page was also asked about luck being involved with the finish, given the way that he fell onto Evans for the winning pinfall. He stated that he earned the championship, and he would prove it. Page stated that he would be a fighting champion.
"You’re gonna say I got lucky? I earned everything I have in the last 17 years of my career. Tonight is no different. This championship is earned, and I’m gonna prove it. I’m going to be a fighting champion. I’m going to be the man in NXT, but not to prove it to you, people doubting me, saying things like, ‘Oh, you got lucky.’ No, ‘All Ego’ was born to be champion. Now, I finally have the hardware to prove it," Page said.
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