Why Did Ethan Page Dump Tony Khan for Shawn Michaels’ NXT? Here’s What We Know After Shock Debut

Another abandoned All Elite star turned lemons into lemonade by granting himself a new locus to flourish.

All Ego Ethan Page is now officially the newest face of the WWE developmental brand following his shell-shocking debut in this episode of the 5/28 episode of NXT. Within weeks of his AEW exit, the former AEW star jumped at the opportunity to sign a deal with the rival promotion last week from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida under the cover of extreme darkness. If you too find yourself prying to know more deeply about the ball game, here’s what we have come to know so far.

Ethan Page’s anti-AEW move (WWE debut): Explained

Tony Khan has been in deep water lately for multiple reasons, including a decline in ratings on live shows and events, managerial incompetence, under-using talents, and many more. But the most contentious topic in a long entry of a complaints book amounts to the unbridled firing spree. Tony Khan, who had garnered a reputation for stockpiling talents, suddenly decided to go the other route. Alongside a lot of other names, 34-year-old Ethan Page had to grin and bear it.

His departure from the AEW roster page was noted on May 2 on paper, confirming his real exit subsequently.

The Canadian-born bounced back to a new start tonight, solving the recent mystery puzzle of WWE’s yellow brand. During the closing segment of NXT, Ethan Page stormed to the ring in the dark and claimed responsibility for the attacks on Dar and Mensah, who then laid waste to NXT champion Trick Williams.

Although we don’t really see what the future holds for the new WWE superstar, according to a Fightful Select report, people inside the company have expressed their delight with his debut. Moreover, some main roster stars voiced the same opinion.

Moving ahead, let’s see what the wrestler had to say to the world following a headline-worthy move.

Page breaks his silence following his shock WWE debut

WWE Universe will surely recollect the May 28 edition of WWE NXT as one of the most remarkable shows in history, culminating in a flamboyant finish. According to sources, ever since the secret signing with WWE, Page kept himself under the cover by not being present backstage or at any rehearsal, only to build hype for whatever happened during the last few minutes of the show tonight.

Coming out to be the mastermind behind a series of assaults, Page laid into Trick Williams and hoisted the NXT title in the air to a surreal ending. The former Alpha 1 promoter continued to pump his actions up on social media even after the show was over. He took to his Twitter to troll Williams with his own catchphrase.

”I guess I whooped that Trick.”, the 34-year-old noted.

We need to see if there’s a potential bout between Williams and Page lies ahead in the future or not. What’s your take on Ethan Page’s monumental NXT debut? Let us know in the comments.