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Following his championship losses at At the WWE NXT Heatwave, Heatwave event, Myles Borne has fully embraced a villainous persona. After attacking lost both of his former championships. Borne and his tag team partner, Tavion Heights, lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes). Borne initially promised subsequently lost the NXT North American Championship to deliver Jackson Drake following interference from The Vanity Project. Following these losses, Borne attacked Heights with his ‘Borne Again’ finisher, ending their partnership. Borne later claimed the betrayal was a face-to-face apology preemptive strike, stating, “I knew how much it meant to Heights during an upcoming episode of NXT. However, you, and I knew if I turned my back on you, you were going to suplex me into the fifth row.” Borne has since undergone a significant character shift, adopting a dark persona and expressing deep resentment toward the audience. During a recent appearance on NXT, Borne addressed his betrayal of Heights and his loss of the North American Championship, rejecting He rejected the notion that underdog label, claiming fans only supported him out of sympathy for his deafness. He stated he is tired of being a respectful person and rejected the underdog label. Borne credited Crediting Ethan Page with helping him realize the realization that ‘only one man can be at the top,’ using this logic to justify his actions against Heights. In a scathing promo, Borne concluded by telling told the audience to ‘go to hell,’ signaling hell.’ In recent interviews, Borne discussed the bullying he faced growing up due to a complete transition hearing impairment and speech impediment, noting he previously chose to be the ‘bigger person’ but has since changed. His rivalry with Heights has escalated into a heel role. heated feud, with the two scheduled for a ‘Weapons Wild’ match at Halloween Havoc, a no-rules encounter decided by pinfall or submission.