WWE’s NXT brand is finishing the year strong, but with Oba Femi holding the championship, they need a new number one contender to challenge him. Fans quickly got their answer on the December 16th episode, which delivered plenty of excitement, including a high-stakes No. 1 contender match.
This week on NXT, a fatal 4-way match determined the next challenger for the WWE NXT Championship. The bout featured Dark State’s Dion Lennox, Miles Bourne, Joe Hendry, and the TNA X Division Champion “The Youngest in Charge,” Leon Slater.
As the main event, this match was heavily promoted throughout the show with exclusive backstage segments for each competitor. The fast-paced contest unfolded during a commercial break, with fans passionately cheering and chanting throughout. The battle saw numerous near falls as each wrestler fought fiercely for the win. In true NXT style, the match was set to conclude at broadcast’s end, leaving the result in suspense—until Leon Slater clinched victory with a Swanton 450 Splash, earning the spot as the new number one contender. Notably, Slater is the current TNA X Division Champion and isn’t officially an NXT Superstar, making this outcome particularly intriguing.
Though decided by a single fall, the participants gave it their all. At the upcoming New Year’s Evil event on January 6th, a major confrontation is expected as everyone vies for the coveted NXT title.
What are your thoughts on Leon Slater becoming the number one contender? Do you believe Oba Femi will drop the title? Share your views in the comments below.
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Fan Take: This development injects fresh intrigue into NXT, especially with an outsider like Leon Slater stepping up as the top contender. It signals a possible shift in power dynamics within WWE’s developmental brand, promising thrilling matches and storylines ahead for fans.
