The WWE NXT Championship match is getting the main event spotlight. Fightful Select has confirmed that Oba Femi’s title defense against Eddy Thorpe will officially close the January 21 episode of NXT, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown to end the night.
Oba Femi’s reign as NXT Champion is still in its early stages, and so far, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Thorpe has been relentless in his pursuit of the gold, believing he’s the rightful champion. After weeks of tension, the two will finally settle things in the main event, with the Capitol Wrestling Center crowd watching every move.
The decision to put this match in the final spot speaks volumes about how much WWE is investing in Oba as a top star. With NXT Vengeance Day right around the corner, a strong showing here could cement his status as the guy to beat. But with Thorpe riding a wave of momentum, an upset isn’t out of the question.
Also on tonight’s card, Tony D’Angelo defends the NXT North American Championship against Ridge Holland, and Lexis King puts the NXT Heritage Cup on the line against Charlie Dempsey.
With Oba and Thorpe closing the show, fans can expect an explosive ending to NXT.
Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.
Will Oba Femi retain his title and make a statement, or will Eddy Thorpe shock the world in the main event? Drop your predictions in the comments!