{"id":205422,"date":"2025-10-02T12:21:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=205422"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:21:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:21:47","slug":"theres-one-big-key-to-the-nxt-tna-crossover-working-what-is-ethan-page-absolutely-the-best-at-nxt-hits-misses-10-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2025\/10\/02\/theres-one-big-key-to-the-nxt-tna-crossover-working-what-is-ethan-page-absolutely-the-best-at-nxt-hits-misses-10-1\/","title":{"rendered":"There&#8217;s one big key to the NXT-TNA crossover working, what is Ethan Page absolutely the best at &#8211; NXT HITS &#038; MISSES (10\/1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1280610566\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3><strong>NXT\/TNA Crossover: Hit (for now):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I really like the crossover between the two companies so far\u2026my only hope is that it doesn\u2019t turn into another lopsided win for one company based on a previous TNA crossover with another company. At the \u201cSurvivor Series\u201d style match-ups, at least one of those wins should be given to TNA. I also like the term \u201cShowdown\u201d instead of \u201cInvasion for a couple of reasons and it just seems to flow better overall.<\/p>\n<h3>Lash Legend vs. Jaida Parker: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>As a long time follower of NXT, I can attest to the growth that both of these women have experience. If you had asked me to bet on their respective potentials that early on, I would\u2019ve been hesitant to place a bet, but they have both improved exponentially. Parker is my go-to for dethroning Jacy Jayne; Lash needs to rebuild her character as a monster heel, as she has the size, strength and attitude to be a superstar. In my opinion, she\u2019s roughly one click away from that.<\/p>\n<h3>Mustafa Ali-Ethan Page confrontation: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>I LOVE the revisiting of the past as it pertains to Ali. It\u2019s not contrived, made up or fabricated: It\u2019s as reality based as you could ask for. I loved this whole segment! I\u2019m not totally sold on the \u201cpolitical aspiration\u201d Ali, but by the end of this segment, I found the guy I want to dethrone Ethan Page as NA Champion. Ethan Page, as I have mentioned before, is the absolute best as being the smarmy, weasel-like heel\u2026 He\u2019s perfect in that role.<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of &#8220;PWT Talks NXT&#8221; with Kelly Wells and Nate Lindberg, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/pwt-talks-nxt-wells-lindberg-discuss-nxt-and-tna-colliding-at-showdown-summit-je-von-evans-leon-slater-vs-the-culling-more--67960719\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PWT Talks NXT - Wells &amp; Lindberg discuss NXT and TNA colliding at Showdown Summit, Je\u2019Von Evans &amp; Leon Slater vs. The Culling, more\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=67960719&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Myles Borne vs. Josh Briggs: Minor Hit<\/h3>\n<p>The match was fine, but I was disappointed in yet another loss by Briggs, who should be pushed as the next Big Man\u2026BUT, if this loss leads to a feud with Matt Cardona\u2026well, consider me intrigued!<\/p>\n<h3>Lola Vice vs. Fallon Henley: Minor Hit:<\/h3>\n<p>Short, but effective win for Vice. The implosion of Fatal Influence continues, as well as the Vice push. I do like the spinning backfist as a finish, as it\u2019s not something you see very often, so it makes it more unique and hard-hitting.<\/p>\n<h3>Leon Slater &amp; Je\u2019von Evans vs. The Culling: Minor Hit<\/h3>\n<p>My experience with Slater is limited, but I cannot say just how excited I am to watch the Slater\/Evans match as Bound For Glory. The Culling have morphed into in a gate keeper role, which is kind of sad, because I feel they could\u2019ve been a solid heel group, but when your losses outnumber your wins, it\u2019s hard to take you as a threat.<\/p>\n<h3>End of show brawl: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, we see these fights at the end of a lot of shows, but it was the dynamic of two separate companies duking it out that was cool to me. I loved seeing (bear with me as I accept the newer names): Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee, Mara Sade, etc. back under (somewhat) the WWE umbrella. I would\u2019ve rather seen this event as a PLE, but I guess we\u2019ll see if this crossover pops any numbers. I\u2019m excited (guardedly, mind you) about next week\u2019s show. Please, NXT\/TNA: don\u2019t disappoint!<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4158145149\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>QUICK NOTE:<\/strong> Did you know you can read an ad-free, silky-smooth-loading version of this website with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">PWTorch VIP Membership<\/a>? 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