Penta’s WWE debut on the January 13, 2025 episode of RAW resonated deeply with NXT’s Ethan Page. During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Page connected the shared experience of celebrating career milestones with family at ringside.
I can relate to Penta, especially family-wise, getting to see him on Raw with his family in the front row, his daughter specifically in tears.
Page drew parallels to his own championship victory at NXT Heatwave in Toronto on July 7, 2024. The moment marked a significant milestone as he captured the NXT Championship in front of his home crowd at the Scotiabank Arena.
Penta’s debut match against Chad Gable attracted attention backstage, as reports emerged about the segment exceeding its planned time. However, additional sources indicated no resulting issues for the former AEW star.
Page Opens Up About AEW Experience
During a recent appearance on Busted Open After Dark, Page offered candid insights about his transition from AEW to WWE. The NXT Champion addressed the organizational differences between the two companies.
This company is run by wrestlers. [AEW] didn’t know what they had, and now they do. These guys have me. They have the ability to do whatever it is that they want, and they have chosen to open a door for Ethan Page to absolutely kick wide open.
Page joined WWE in May 2024 after departing AEW in February of the same year. His trajectory led to NXT Championship gold in a four-way match victory over Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, and Shawn Spears.
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