Tavion Heights Makes History With Flag Match Win Over Ethan Page – On the September 9 episode of WWE NXT, Tavion Heights etched his name into the history books with a career-defining win over NXT North American Champion Ethan Page in a Flag Match. While the victory was not for the title, it carried major historical weight and firmly positioned Heights as the next challenger for the championship.
The stipulation saw Heights secure the American flag to earn the win over the Canadian champion. This marked the first Flag Match in WWE since 2004, when La Resistance faced The Hurricane and Rosey. Beyond the rarity of the match type, Heights’s victory broke a decades-old record. According to the wrestling statistics account @WrestleStatcast, it was the first time in 36 years that an American defeated a Canadian in a televised Flag Match. The last instance came in 1989, when “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo.
The outcome also carries immediate storyline implications. By defeating Page, Heights now appears to be the clear number one contender for the North American Championship, which recently received a Canadian-themed redesign under the reign of Page. With the win, Heights not only gained momentum but also set the stage for a likely showdown with the champion at an upcoming NXT premium live event.
Adding intrigue to the developing rivalry is the presence of allies on both sides. Heights has the support of Olympic Gold Medalist Tyra Mae Steele, whose power could help neutralize Page’s ally, Chelsea Green. The brewing conflict suggests the next chapter will not just be about the championship itself, but also about national pride and legacy.
Tavion Heights Makes History With Flag Match Win Over Ethan Page
