In a shocking turn of events, Ethan Page emerged as the new NXT Champion after pinning Je’Von Evans in a fatal four-way match at NXT Heatwave. Champion Trick Williams had struck Evans with the trick shot, only to fall victim to another trick shot from Page, who ended up on top for the win. This marked the end of Williams’ 75-day reign as champion, which began after defeating Ilja Dragunov on the first night of NXT Spring Breakin’. The main event at Heatwave was originally supposed to be Williams defending against Evans, but Page secured his spot by defeating Evans in a singles match and arguing for his rightful place in the match. With Williams being pinned by Shawn Spears in the lead-up to the event, NXT GM Ava made the decision to turn the main event into a four-way showdown for the championship.