Oba Femi’s reign in WWE’s NXT has been nothing short of dominant since his debut, with the NXT North American Champion yet to find a worthy challenger. However, a new contender from RAW has emerged, poised to test Femi’s mettle.
Following a decisive victory over Josh Briggs on Tuesday night, RAW’s Ivar issued a bold challenge to Femi in a backstage interview.
The imposing 305-pound Superstar expressed readiness to square off against the undefeated North American Champion, emphasizing his extensive experience and determination:
“I’m ready… Oba Femi? That’s a man who’s gonna bring it to me, and it’s a man I’m ready for. No one can bring him down, but I did. What’s he got? 12-15 matches in the books? I’ve got 23 years. It’s been 23 years of failures and heartaches,”
Ivar asserted.
Despite acknowledging Femi’s impressive record, Ivar conveyed unwavering confidence in his ability to seize the championship opportunity, declaring 2024 as his year to claim his first singles title:
“Now, in 2024, in NXT, I will have my first opportunity for a singles championship in this company, and I will not squander it… Ivar’s ready, but is Oba?” [0:18-1:40]
Meanwhile, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, overseeing operations in NXT, offered high praise for Femi, recognizing his exceptional talent and character:
“The cliché is the sky’s the limit, as they say, but it is with Oba. You can see it… He’s unbelievably impressive… He is so focused,”
Michaels commended.
With WWE investing in Femi’s future and Ivar’s determined challenge on the horizon, the NXT North American Championship scene promises to deliver electrifying clashes, propelling Femi’s ascent as one of WWE’s premier powerhouses.
