Oba Femi’s WWE NXT Championship Reign Already Faces a Major Challenge

Oba Femi wasted no time asserting his dominance as the new NXT Champion, but his reign is already under threat. On the January 14, 2025, episode of NXT, Femi kicked off the show with a declaration of his arrival. “It’s time for me to take my place at the top,” Femi told the crowd, basking in chants of “you deserve it” after his victory over Trick Williams at New Year’s Evil.

Things quickly took a turn when Eddy Thorpe blindsided Femi, attacking him with a strap and leaving the champion reeling. Thorpe’s ambush came after a heated exchange involving Tony D’Angelo and Ridge Holland, where D’Angelo made it clear he had his sights set on Femi’s title. Despite the chaos, Thorpe made his move, laying out the champ and posing with the NXT Championship.

Backstage, an irate Femi demanded revenge. “I’ll eliminate Eddy Thorpe the next time we meet,” he said, determined to put an end to Thorpe’s challenge. Ava Raine tried to calm the situation, arguing that Thorpe didn’t deserve a title shot after his sneak attack. But Femi was relentless, lifting Robert Stone off the ground in frustration as he insisted on the match.

Finally, Ava stepped in to de-escalate the tension, promising to arrange a championship match between Femi and Thorpe for next week’s NXT if he put Stone down. Femi agreed, setting the stage for what promises to be a volatile showdown.

WWE confirmed that Oba Femi will defend his NXT Championship against Eddy Thorpe on the January 21 episode of NXT. After Thorpe’s bold actions this week, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both competitors.

Will Oba Femi’s reign as champion come to an abrupt end, or will he solidify his dominance by taking down Eddy Thorpe? Share your predictions in the comments below and let us know how you think this explosive rivalry will unfold!