Myles Borne Wins NXT North American Title from Page

Myles Borne captured the NXT North American Championship by defeating defending champion Ethan Page in the main event of WWE NXT on February 24, 2026, ending Page's record-setting reign just one day shy of breaking the division's longest title hold.

The match, which aired on The CW, marked Borne's first championship in WWE. Page, who won the title from Ricky Saints on the May 27, 2025 episode of NXT, had held it for 273 days and tied Oba Femi's mark of 272 days as the longest-reigning North American Champion. He had also amassed the most successful defenses in the title's history. Borne earned his opportunity last week after confronting Page following Page's successful defense against Shiloh Hill. In a heated post-match segment, Borne wrapped a steel chair around Page's ankle in a Pillmanization-style attack, forcing Page to grant the title shot and demonstrating the aggressive edge Page had repeatedly urged him to adopt.

From the opening bell, Borne focused on Page's injured ankle, applying targeted holds to wear down the champion. Page regained momentum with his signature Ego's Edge, first driving Borne through the commentary desk outside the ring and later executing another...