A new faction emerged at NXT Vengeance Day 2025, launching an assault on NXT Champion Oba Femi. The group, consisting of Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Dion Lennox, and Osiris Griffin, continued their impact by targeting Robert Stone during the following episode of NXT.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE aims to model this new group after The Shield, as evidenced by their execution of a four-man powerbomb on Femi during their debut appearance.
The mysterious faction’s emergence has sparked discussions about potential involvement in the upcoming Men’s Elimination Chamber Match. Seth Rollins, the only former Shield member in the match, will compete against CM Punk, John Cena, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, and Logan Paul for a chance to challenge Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
This development follows Roman Reigns’ absence due to injury.
The match outcome could be affected if The OTC seeks retribution against Rollins for events at the Royal Rumble, potentially leading to involvement from this new Shield-like group.