WWE Kept Myles Borne in the Dark About NXT North American Title Win Until the Last Moment

Myles Borne’s NXT North American Title win looked like a breakout moment, but behind the scenes, it came with a surprise even he didn’t see coming.

Borne captured the championship on the February 24 episode of WWE NXT, defeating Ethan Page in a chaotic main event that also featured interference from multiple names, including members of the Vanity Project. The win not only crowned a new champion but also stopped Page from breaking the record for most North American Title defenses.

Speaking on the No Contest Wrestling Podcast, Borne revealed that WWE kept him completely in the dark about the outcome of the match, even on the day of the show. He explained that heading into the biggest match of his career, he had no idea whether he was winning or losing, despite years of work leading up to that moment.

“It was—you know, at first, they never told me anything. I knew nothing. And the day of the match, I knew nothing. And it was a long haul—four years of busting my tail and working hard. I was like, ‘I just want a shot. I just want my moment—I think I can.’”

Borne also revealed that the secrecy extended beyond the locker room, as even his own family, who had traveled to be there, couldn’t get an answer from him because he genuinely didn’t know what was happening.

“So yeah, that day, I knew nothing. And my family’s in town, they’re asking me, and I’m like, ‘I honestly can’t tell you an answer—I don’t know.’”

Since then, Borne hasn’t slowed down. He’s already racked up multiple successful title defenses, including a recent win at NXT Revenge Week 2, proving that his title victory wasn’t just a one-night moment.

Bottom line: Myles Borne didn’t just win the NXT North American Title, he found out about it the same way fans did: in the moment. And judging by what he’s done since, he’s making the most of it.

Do you think WWE keeping Myles Borne in the dark made the moment better, or should champions know ahead of time when they’re about to win? Sound off in the comments.

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