A fierce battle ends with The Ruler back on top
Summary
– Oba Femi defeats Ricky Saints to reclaim the NXT Title at Deadline 2025
– Match features major momentum shifts and high-impact exchanges
– Femi now moves on to face Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event
NXT Deadline 2025 opened with a major title bout as Oba Femi challenged Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship. Both entered with intensity, and the energy inside the Boeing Center reflected the anticipation surrounding the match.
Femi controlled the early moments with his power, forcing Saints to adapt by relying on speed and timely counters. Saints battled back by attacking Femi’s base and landing high-risk offense that pushed the match into a series of momentum shifts.
Near falls came rapidly. Saints connected with a tightrope hurricanrana and a spear, while Femi used heavy strikes and power slams to regain control. Each exchange raised the stakes as both pushed deeper into their arsenals.
The decisive moment arrived when Femi overcame Saints’ final offensive burst. After absorbing a flurry of attacks, The Ruler countered and delivered Fall From Grace to secure the three-count and reclaim the NXT Championship.
With the title back in his possession, Oba Femi now heads toward Saturday Night’s Main Event for a high-profile showdown with Cody Rhodes.
