In the latest episode of NXT, Je’Von Evans seized the opportunity from his Iron Survivor Challenge win to challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship, opting for an immediate title shot over waiting until the New Year’s Evil event. The match announcement came during the opening segment, bolstered by a social media strategy involving WWE executives like Paul Levesque and star wrestlers including Cody Rhodes promoting the match on X throughout the show.
The evening featured several standout matches. Kelani Jordan emerged victorious over Jordynne Grace in a hard-fought battle, employing a 450 splash to secure the win after a series of high-impact maneuvers. After the match, Grace expressed her frustration with her recent performance to the women’s roster, voicing her disappointment about losing to what she termed “rookies.”
In another bout, Shiloh Hill scored a decisive victory against Lexis King, maintaining the momentum of his recent push following a message of support from The Undertaker, hinting at the beginning of a promising career. Sol Ruca continued to make her mark by defeating Wren Sinclair, further establishing herself as a competitor to watch in the women’s division.
The segment with Oba Femi was particularly interesting, as he claimed the NXT Championship was rightfully his and declared his determination to focus on Cody Rhodes for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event. However, Ricky Saints stepped in, declaring his intention to challenge Femi again for the title, setting up a dramatic tension that may unfold in the coming weeks.
The climactic match between Femi and Evans saw a fierce display from both competitors. Evans started strong with an early near-fall but was ultimately thwarted when Saints interfered, pulling the referee from making the count, leading to Femi retaining his title after delivering a Fall from Grace. This finish hints at a potential storyline revolving around Saints’ growing conflict with both Femi and Evans.
As the episode wrapped up, excitement built for next week’s events, featuring a fatal four-way contender’s match and Femi’s next title challenge, indicating that NXT continues to build compelling narratives and rivalries as they approach the New Year’s Evil event. The engagement between characters has left fans eager for the upcoming matches, particularly with the evolving dynamics and potential heel turns on the horizon.