Ricky Saints issued a challenge to Oba Femi in the main event of WWE NXT, aiming to defeat Jevon Evans for the NXT Championship. Earlier in the show, Evans interrupted Saints, demanding a rematch for the title he lost at the Deadline event. Since Evans was also an Iron Survivor from that competition, he believed he deserved an immediate opportunity instead of waiting for New Year’s Evil. Although Saints initially resisted, he eventually agreed to step aside and let Evans face Femi.
During the match, Evans fought off everything Femi threw at him, even creating a dramatic moment outside the ring before appearing to nearly end the match with a springboard cutter. However, a referee was pulled out before the final pin could be counted. It was then revealed that Saints betrayed Evans, which allowed Femi to recover, hit a powerful lariat, and secure the final powerbomb for the win and the pinfall.
After the victory, Femi held onto the NXT title and announced he would be facing WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in the upcoming Saturday Night main event. Although Femi showed displeasure toward Saints, Saints simply smiled, ignoring Evans’ defeat in the ring once the show concluded.
Fan Take: This storyline heightens the drama and stakes within WWE NXT, introducing fresh rivalries and unexpected alliances. It’s crucial for fans as it sets up a major showdown with Cody Rhodes, potentially reshaping the championship landscape and energizing the sport with new narratives.
