The Ruler makes his return and sets his sights on the NXT Champion to close out a wild episode
Summary
– Ricky Saints retained the NXT Title against Trick Williams in a violent Last Man Standing Match
– Oba Femi returned after the match, confronting Saints and signaling his next challenge
– Femi’s appearance marks his first televised NXT return since losing the title at No Mercy 2025
The November 11 episode of WWE NXT ended with a massive surprise, as former champion Oba Femi made his return and confronted Ricky Saints moments after a brutal Last Man Standing match against Trick Williams. The intense main event saw Saints retain his NXT Championship in a violent clash that left both men battered and bloodied.
The match lived up to its billing, as chairs, kendo sticks, and steel steps were all used as weapons. Trick Williams nearly scored the win multiple times, including after a devastating Trick Shot at ringside, but the Saints managed to rise each time before the referee’s ten-count. The action spilled throughout the arena, with both men fighting through the barricade and into the stands before Saints finally put Williams down for good.
As Saints struggled to his feet, barely holding onto the NXT Title, the lights dimmed and Oba Femi’s music hit to a huge ovation. The powerhouse, known as “The Ruler,” walked to the ring and stared down the champion, sending a clear message that his sights were set on reclaiming the gold he lost months ago.
This marked Femi’s first televised NXT appearance since September 27, 2025, at No Mercy, where Ricky Saints defeated him for the championship. While Femi has been active at NXT live events, his return on national television instantly reignited the NXT title scene heading into the Gold Rush special.
With The Ruler back in play and Ricky Saints still standing after a war with Trick Williams, NXT’s championship picture is once again wide open.
