During tonight’s NXT main event, a WWE wrestler made a shocking heel turn that affected other competitors’ chances at a major championship. Fresh off his victory in the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge at WWE Deadline, Jevon Evans surprised everyone in the opening segment by immediately challenging Oba Femi for the NXT Championship instead of waiting for his guaranteed title shot on New Year’s Eve.
By doing this, Evans leapfrogged former NXT Champion Ricky Saints in line for the title opportunity. Initially, Saints tried to talk Evans out of the challenge, but later encouraged him to claim what he deserved by winning a big tournament.
However, things took a dark turn later in the night when Ricky Saints betrayed Evans, costing him the championship match. Despite Evans pushing Femi to his limits with signature moves, Saints pulled the referee out of the ring at a crucial moment. Evans retaliated by knocking Saints down with an outside dive, but Femi capitalized on the distraction and secured the victory with a fall from grace.
This win guarantees that Oba Femi’s second reign as NXT Champion won’t be short-lived and sets him up for a high-stakes showdown against undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in Saturday night’s main event.
Fan Take: This dramatic heel turn shakes up the NXT landscape and injects fresh tension into the championship picture, which keeps fans on the edge of their seats. It highlights WWE’s commitment to unpredictable storytelling, promising an exciting build-up to the upcoming big matches and rivalries.
