Folks, you might want to grab some popcorn for this one because the trolling war against CM Punk just got another contender—none other than NXT Champion Ethan Page. And let me tell you, if trolling was an Olympic sport, Drew McIntyre might be the reigning gold medalist, but Ethan Page is now vying for a spot on the podium.
Here’s the scoop: On Wednesday morning, Page posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of himself signing an autograph for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who, like Punk, made an appearance on this week’s episode of “NXT.” In typical Page fashion, he sarcastically commented about how “obnoxious” fans at the airport were getting, before mockingly pleading for fans to “respect the talent’s privacy.”
But here’s where it gets interesting, folks—this wasn’t just a playful jab at Haliburton. Oh no, Page had someone else in mind. Fans with a sharp eye (and an ear for drama) quickly realized Page was referencing none other than Punk himself. Why? Because on Monday, Punk posted an Instagram Story detailing an awkward interaction with a fan at the airport who, despite being told “no” multiple times, kept pestering him for an autograph. Punk’s exact words? Asking fans to “respect boundaries and privacy.” Coincidence? I don’t think so, folks.
Now, let’s add some spice to this rivalry. Page and Punk? Yeah, they’ve got history—former AEW co-workers and now on opposite sides of WWE’s brand divide. And to make things even more juicy, Punk recently decided to get involved in Page’s business by announcing he would be the special guest referee for Page’s NXT Championship defense against Trick Williams on the debut episode of “NXT” on The CW. Oh, and did I mention that’s happening in Punk’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois? Can you smell the drama? Because I sure can, folks.
Page’s subtle troll likely won’t win him any favors from Punk, especially with the Chicago showdown looming. But one thing’s for sure: the buildup to this match just got a lot more personal. Will Punk let this slide, or will Ethan Page’s “all ego” act earn him a dose of that infamous Punk fury? Stay tuned, because this troll war is far from over.