Ethan Page
“I’ll Look You Dead in the Eyes” – WWE NXT Star Challenges John Cena
Following an interaction with The Rock at NXT New Year’s Evil, Ethan Page challenges John Cena to visit NXT during his retirement tour.

Ethan Page issued a challenge to John Cena during an appearance on Busted Open Radio. Page’s invitation follows his recent backstage segment with The Rock at NXT New Year’s Evil.
I’ve shared the ring with Bully Ray, I’ve shared the ring with many Hall of Famers, many big names, many legends, many of the most dangerous men in professional wrestling. Just one step at a time to reach the top. The Rock is the top. I’m prepared for this. I’ve been prepared for this. I’ll continue to be prepared for this. There is not a single wrestler living that intimidates me.
Page directed specific comments toward Cena:
John Cena on this retirement tour, stop by NXT, pal. I’ll look you dead in the eyes. We can do something. There is not a single living, breathing wrestler that would make me feel anything other than excitement for the opportunity to take their spot and their money.
Cena previously appeared on NXT in October 2023. Page’s recent interactions include appearances with CM Punk, The Rock, and Bully Ray.
JBL Expresses Interest in Final Match with John Cena
JBL discussed the possibility of returning to the ring for John Cena’s retirement tour during an appearance on the Something to Wrestle podcast. The former WWE Champion reflected on their WrestleMania 21 match where Cena captured his first WWE Championship.
I was so happy that I was part of John’s formative career. And again, I don’t take any credit for anything John did. John would be exactly where he is now, with or without me. I’m just glad that I was one of the ones that was there at the start. But John’s such a great guy. Everything about him…the more you know about John, from his Make-A-Wish, what he does, to how he interacts with fans, to how he interacts with talent, what he’s done with talent, it’s just amazing. So yeah, of course [I’d like one more crack at him].
Ethan Page
Former NXT Champion Names Three Potential Opponents For WWE In-Ring Return
Former NXT Tag Team Champion Tyler Breeze identifies Ethan Page, Trick Williams, and Ricky Saints as desired opponents should he return to WWE in-ring competition.

Tyler Breeze has revealed his interest in returning to in-ring competition while naming potential opponents he would like to face in WWE.
Breeze competed in WWE from 2010 to 2021, spending four years on the main roster and capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Fandango. He currently works behind the scenes as an NXT writer.
During a recent interview with Jamal Niaz of Monopoly Events, Breeze expressed interest in wrestling again and identified three current NXT talents as possible opponents.
Ethan Page would be really fun. I think Trick would be really fun. I’m trying to think of one you haven’t seen yet. Ricky Starkz [Ricky Saints] has just joined. I just saw that. Starkz was always kinda on that list where I missed him. He was always in another company or whatever, but he’s definitely at the top of that list too.
Breeze’s last WWE match aired on the June 15, 2021, episode of NXT where he teamed with Fandango to defeat Imperium’s Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel, now known as Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser.
Ethan Page
Mysterious Group Strikes Again at NXT Roadblock
The unidentified faction consisting of Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars, and Osiris Griffin assaulted Je’Von Evans following his Street Fight victory at NXT Roadblock.

A mystery group attacked Je’Von Evans following his victory over Ethan Page in a New York City Street Fight at NXT Roadblock.
The faction, comprised of Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Saquon Shugars, and Osiris Griffin, has now targeted multiple NXT stars since their initial appearance.
This marks the latest in a series of assaults by the unnamed group, who first emerged at NXT Vengeance Day where they attacked NXT Champion Oba Femi, NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom, Josh Briggs, and Yoshiki.
The group continued their campaign of attacks on a subsequent episode of NXT, targeting Robert Stone. It was also implied they were responsible for assaulting Charlie Dempsey and the No Quarter Catch Crew.
WWE has yet to reveal the name or motivation behind this faction’s ongoing attacks.
AEW
AEW Stars Consider WWE After Penta’s RAW Debut
Some AEW talents are now open to exploring WWE opportunities following Penta’s recent debut on Raw on Netflix, reports Lucha Libre Online.

Multiple AEW wrestlers expressed increased interest in WWE as a potential destination. Lucha Libre Online reports that two talents specifically plan to explore free agency in 2025, with WWE as their primary focus.
Our sources confirm to us that there are several AEW talents who do not feel comfortable with their role in the company. These talents did not dare to explore WWE as a real alternative due to the feeling of uncertainty of getting lost in the “monster system that is WWE.”
The success of former AEW talents in WWE, including Ethan Page and Lexis King, appears to have shifted perceptions. The report indicates that having AEW experience now serves as a valuable bargaining tool for negotiations.
WWE Officials Show Strong Interest in Malakai Black
Malakai Black’s potential free agency draws WWE’s attention, with his AEW contract reportedly ending in early 2025. PWTorch reports that WWE views Black as a possible top singles competitor.
Black recently negotiated his contract terms with AEW regarding injury time extensions. His last appearance came at the Full Gear pay-per-view event alongside House of Black members Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Julia Hart.
Black could enter free agency between February and March 2025. His previous WWE stint concluded in 2021.
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