The current TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater will challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at NXT's first show of the new year.

We now know who will face Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil later this month. Je’Von Evans won the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline and was set to challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil.

Undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes defeated NXT champion Oba Femi by DQ in a WWE vs. NXT showcase match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Oba Femi has achieved notable success in WWE's developmental brand since joining the company, securing victories in most of his matches. Given his potential, fans speculated about his promotion to the main roster after previously dropping the NXT Championship to Ricky Saints at No Mercy. But the authorities didn't pull the trigger.

With his appearance on Saturday Night’s Main Event, Oba Femi’s move beyond NXT feels increasingly tangible. From his beginnings as a shot put standout at the University of Alabama to his steady rise through WWE’s Performance Center and NXT ranks, his path has been defined by preparation and consistency.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque speaks highly of the NXT Champion Oba Femi after Saturday Night's Main Event.

NXT Deadline 2025 was a newsworthy event and featured not only a title change, but a surprise return from a major star. In the opening match of the show, Oba Fe

WWE SmackDown results, winners and match grades on December 12, 2025 ahead of John Cena's final match at Saturday Night's Main Event.