Ethan Page has taken WWEs NXT by storm since his debut in May, quickly capturing the NXT Championship just over a month after signing with the company. However, his path to WWE wasnt always guaranteed. In a candid interview with Rich Ucchino for The Takedown on Sports Illustrated, Page opened up about the moments he considered stepping away from wrestling altogether and what he would have done if he had walked away.
Page admitted that he had doubted his career path many times, often questioning whether wrestling was right for him. He even discussed those moments of uncertainty with his wife.
During those moments of doubt, Page began working on a potential exit strategystarting with his YouTube channel. It became an outlet for him, allowing him to explore other interests and prepare for life outside the ring. However, now that hes reached his ultimate goal of making it to WWE, Page has put those outside projects on hold to focus entirely on his wrestling career.
Page then humorously reflected on what might have happened if things hadnt worked out in WWE. He admitted that he would have likely launched a YouTube channel or podcast where he would have vented his frustrations and burned bridges within the industry.
Jokingly, Page credited Shawn Michaels for saving many careers in WWE by ensuring his wrestling dreams were fulfilled.
Ethan Pages journey is a reminder that even those who achieve great success have moments of doubt. Thankfully for Pageand the wrestling worldhe stuck with his passion and is now living his dream as a top star in WWEs NXT.
What do you think of Ethan Pages backup plan if he had quit wrestling? Are you glad he stuck with WWE? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
