Just before stepping into the ring to defend his NXT Championship at NXT Roadblock, Oba Femi had a surprise encounter with none other than The Undertaker.

As Femi was making his way out, The Deadman stopped him backstage and made it clear that he had been paying close attention. “I got to tell you ’m impressed,” Undertaker told the young champion. Then, in a moment that had Femi locked in, he delivered a message that felt like a passing of the torch. “I don’t need to tell you how important this is… but I will tell you to go out there and defend your yard.”

With a battle against TNA X-Division Champion Moose looming, those words carried a weight that Femi didn’t take lightly. The reigning NXT Champion had already made a statement with his dominant run, but hearing those words from a WWE legend right before his match was something else entirely.

NXT Roadblock was already set to be a massive night, featuring The Hardy Boyz defending their TNA Tag Team Titles, a Winner Takes All match between Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, and a New York City Street Fight between Ethan Page and Je’Von Evans. But now, with The Undertaker’s influence behind him, Femi had an even bigger reason to prove himself.

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Will Oba Femi live up to The Undertaker’s challenge and defend his yard, or will Moose leave NXT Roadblock with the title? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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