Oba Femi’s reign as NXT Champion is off to an emphatic start, as he successfully defended his title against Eddy Thorpe in a hard-fought clash on WWE NXT. Despite Thorpe’s relentless offense, including taking the powerhouse off his feet multiple times, Femi showcased why he’s the man at the top, sealing the victory with a devastating powerbomb.
The Battle
With wrestling legends DDP, Grayson Waller, and Austin Theory watching from ringside, Thorpe went all out in his quest for the gold. The challenger landed a jaw-dropping elbow drop from the top rope for a near fall and even sent Femi flying with a thunderous German suplex. Thorpe followed up by crashing Femi into the ring post, seemingly setting himself up for the win.
But Femi proved why he’s the champ. The big man turned the tide, catching Thorpe mid-kick and delivering a monstrous powerbomb for the three-count.
Post-Match Drama
As Femi soaked in the glory of his first televised title defense, former NXT Champion Trick Williams interrupted the celebration. Trick’s message was loud and clear: he wants the NXT Championship back.
Before Femi and Williams could escalate their confrontation, Thorpe attempted to jump back into the fray. But Trick quickly neutralized him with a Trick Shot, leaving the challenger laid out. The show ended with Williams and Femi locked in an intense stare-down, with Williams clearly eyeing the prize around Femi’s waist.
The Road Ahead
The rivalry between these three men is far from over. With Thorpe’s resilience, Trick Williams’ determination, and Oba Femi’s dominance, the NXT Championship picture is heating up fast.