Nearly a week after impressively defeating five competitors in his first Royal Rumble appearance, Oba Femi made his main roster in-ring debut on “SmackDown” by accepting Kit Wilson’s open challenge. Wilson, addressing the audience, declared that he was not toxic and dared anyone courageous enough to face him, claiming to be the antidote to toxic masculinity. When Femi stepped into the ring, Wilson identified himself as a feminist, but before much could be said, a bell rang signaling the match. Femi quickly gained the upper hand with an uppercut, followed by a decisive Fall from Grace to win the match.
Before his promotion to the main roster, Femi was in the midst of his second NXT Championship reign, which he vacated 31 days later on January 7th.
Fan Take:
Oba Femi’s dominant debut on SmackDown signifies WWE’s commitment to elevating fresh talent who can deliver both in-ring skill and captivating character work. This moment could mark the beginning of a major new star rising in the company, shaking up the dynamics on the main roster and exciting fans eager for the next generation of WWE superstars.
