Myles Borne opened the May 13 episode of WWE NXT with a heartfelt promo, revealing a deeply personal struggle hes faced his entire life. The NXT star told the crowd that he is deaf, a condition hes battled since birth, but he never allowed it to hold him back from chasing his dreams in the ring.
I never let it stop me, Borne said, reflecting on how hes overcome adversity to reach the biggest match of his career. That match is set for Battleground on May 25, where he will challenge NXT Champion Oba Femi for the NXT Title. Bornes rise to the #1 contender spot was cemented last week when he pulled off a surprising victory in a #1 contender match.
Just as Borne was soaking in the moment, Ethan Page interrupted, making it clear that he doesnt think Borne deserves the title shot. Page confronted Borne in the ring, accusing him of not being ready for the main event spotlight and claiming that the #1 contender spot should be his.
The confrontation quickly escalated, leading to a match with major implications Borne agreed to put his #1 contender spot on the line against Page. If Borne loses, hell be out of the title picture entirely, handing the shot to Page instead.
This isnt the first time Bornes resolve has been tested. Throughout his NXT run, hes fought through adversity and refused to let his disability define him. But now, with the biggest opportunity of his career hanging by a thread, Borne faces a new challenge in the form of Ethan Page.
Do you think Myles Borne will hold onto his #1 contender spot and go on to face Oba Femi at Battleground, or will Ethan Page take it away from him? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
