Moose Challenges Ethan Page for NXT North American Title

On the December 16 episode of WWE NXT, broadcast live on The CW, NXT North American Champion Ethan Page found himself on the receiving end of an unexpected title challenge from TNA's Moose, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown on December 30.

Page, who also holds one-half of the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championships alongside Chelsea Green, entered the ring to demand answers from Tony D'Angelo. The previous week's episode had seen D'Angelo attack Page, leaving the champion seeking clarification on the motive behind the assault. Before D'Angelo could respond, however, Page was interrupted by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, the current TNA International Champion, accompanied by his real-life fiancée, Arianna Grace.

Stacks addressed the crowd, declaring that he and Grace intended to pursue a match against Page and Green for the AAA mixed tag team titles. The tension escalated further when Moose, a former TNA World Champion, made his entrance. Moose first turned his attention to Stacks, expressing frustration on behalf of TNA talent over Stacks holding their International Championship. He warned that someone from TNA would address the issue but quickly shifted focus to Page.