The new NXT Champion, Oba Femi, sets the stage for his reign while rivalries intensify

Summary

– Oba Femi boldly claimed his dominance, calling his rise destiny-backed

– Tony D’Angelo hinted at pursuing the NXT Championship while tensions simmered

– Eddie Thorpe blindsided Femi, escalating their feud

Oba Femi made his triumphant entrance as the new NXT Champion, declaring his dominance and aligning his reign with what he called destiny. Reflecting on his accolades, including being the longest-reigning North American Champion, Femi clearly intended to rule NXT his way.

Tensions quickly rose when Tony D’Angelo interrupted to remind Femi that he was the only man to have defeated him. Tony teased his intention to unify the NXT and North American Championships. However, Femi deflected by referencing Tony’s recent mishap with Santa Claus, urging him to focus on the North American title instead.

The drama peaked when Eddie Thorpe blindsided Femi with a vicious attack, leaving him stunned and escalating their rivalry. With animosities heating, Oba Femi’s reign as NXT Champion is already off to an explosive start.