Oba Femi captures the NXT Championship
Nigerian star reaches the pinnacle of NXT, becoming the main male champion of the silver brand.
After a historic reign with the NXT North American Championship, Oba Femi now begins a new chapter with the NXT Championship. The Nigerian became the new champion after defeating Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe at NXT New Year’s Evil.
Initially, the match started without Thorpe’s presence, being a one-on-one between Williams and Femi. Thorpe, however, appeared in the final portion of the match, preventing Femi from finishing Williams.
Femi, nevertheless, remained perseverant and after causing Williams to accidentally hit Thorpe with a “Trick Kick,” he executed the “Powerbomb” on the then-champion, ending the match.
WWE announces major matches for next NXT
During the broadcast of NXT New Year’s Evil, major matches were announced for next week’s show.
Starting with the NXT Tag Team Championship match, Axiom and Nathan Frazer will put their titles on the line against OTM, the duo formed by Bronco Nima and Lucien Price. Additionally, Stephanie Vaquer and Shotzi will face off to determine the new challenger for Fallon Henley’s NXT Women’s North American Championship.