Gargano to challenge Page for NXT North American title in Cleveland

Johnny Gargano will challenge Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship Saturday night in Cleveland after a backstage brawl at Friday’s NXT live event in Detroit, promoters said. The match is scheduled for the Agora Theatre on Oct. 11, 2025, and was announced after Page’s victory over Trey Miguel at the Detroit show on Oct. 10.

According to live reports, Page was celebrating his win backstage when he and Gargano exchanged insults that quickly escalated into a physical altercation requiring several roster members to intervene. Gargano then issued a challenge for the North American title to be settled in his hometown of Cleveland, and Page responded on social media with a taunt that read, "I’m not gonna carry your bags, Johnny, but I’ll pack them for you. NXT is my show now."

Page successfully defended the North American Championship in Detroit before the confrontation. Gargano is a three time NXT North American Champion who last held the belt in 2021. The matchup pairs a current titleholder who has been building momentum on the live event circuit with a veteran performer with strong ties to the Cleveland area and to NXT.

Friday’s Detroit card featured several additional...