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Mr. Iguana to Challenge Ethan Page for NXT North American Title at Deadline

The cross-promotional bout builds on their recent AAA run-ins to extend NXT’s storyline with visiting talent.

Overview

  • The title defense is official for the Dec. 6 NXT Deadline premium live event following an on-air announcement on the Dec. 2 broadcast.
  • A televised segment set up the match when Mr. Iguana appeared in Ethan Page’s vehicle and drove off, prompting the challenge to be confirmed.
  • Ethan Page enters the event with a roughly 190-day reign that includes eight defenses, and he also holds AAA’s Mixed Tag Team Championship with Chelsea Green.
  • The matchup follows prior meetings in AAA, including AAA Alianzas with La Hiedra and a rematch last month that Page won.
  • Fightful’s updated Deadline card lists Page vs. Mr. Iguana alongside the NXT Championship bout and the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor Challenge matches.