Ethan Page successfully defended the NXT Championship against Joe Hendry at No Mercy, setting the stage for his next title defense on October 1 during the debut of “NXT” on The CW network at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The General Manager, Ava Raine, made the announcement before the main event, adding excitement to the upcoming match.
CM Punk, a prominent WWE figure, will be a special guest on the October 1 episode of “NXT” since the event is happening in his hometown. The Senior VP of Talent Development Creative, Shawn Michaels, shared that Punk personally requested to be part of the CW debut and hinted at inviting other stars from “WWE Raw” and “WWE Smackdown” to make appearances. The show on October 8 in St. Louis, Missouri, will also feature Randy Orton from the main roster.
While the opponent for Ethan Page’s next title defense is yet to be revealed, there is speculation that a star from either “WWE Raw” or “WWE Smackdown” might challenge for the NXT Championship on the CW network debut. With plans to include main roster talent in the upcoming episodes, fans can expect an exciting mix of matchups and storylines as “NXT” transitions to its new era on The CW.
