Top NXT star to cost Damian Priest on WWE SmackDown for one reason? Exploring the possibility

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The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will feature a Mixed Tag Team Match, in which Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley will take on Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. While the former Judgment Day members aim to pick up the win tonight, a top NXT star might interfere and cost them a potential victory over the real-life couple.

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Priest has been feuding with Aleister Black on the blue brand show for a long time. This set up the stage for a Last Man Standing match on the October 10 episode of WWE SmackDown, where the 43-year-old lost due to a major distraction from Zelina Vega. This victory led to the real-life couple coming together as a Team.

After weeks of Zelina Vega teaming up with her husband in his rivalry against Damian Priest, Priest has finally reunited with his former Judgment Day member, Rhea Ripley, forming The Terror Twins. Together, they aim to win their upcoming match against Vega and Black. However, Ethan Page might interfere and ruin the night for the babyfaces.

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If that happens, it could set up the stage for a match between the NXT star and Damian Priest at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII, where Priest might look to get his revenge on Ethan. For those who don't follow the black and silver brand, Page is the reigning NXT North American Champion and has achieved notable success in WWE's promotional brand within just over a year of signing with the company.

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It seems the Stamford-based promotion doesn't have a full card yet for the upcoming event. Hence, the authorities might consider adding more matches during tonight's show.

Given John Cena's preference for featuring upcoming stars against current stars, the creative team might also decide to book a match for Ethan Page in Washington, DC, and having him cost Damian Priest could be a step towards achieving the goal.

While the angle is far-fetched, it is not impossible. Fans will have to wait until WWE SmackDown to see if this comes to fruition.

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If the above scenario plays out, Damian Priest is likely to win against Ethan Page at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII.

Many believe that Priest has had an underwhelming year in 2025. Hence, a loss in a potential match against Page could further diminish his momentum. Given this, the creative team could book him for the win at the upcoming event.

However, this angle is also speculative and will depend on the prior scenario to come to fruition first.

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