🔥 SHOCKER at NXT New Year’s Evil: Oba Femi Retains… Then ABANDONS the NXT Title in Jaw-Dropping Moment
NXT New Year’s Evil ended with a scene nobody saw coming — and it may have just changed the future of the black-and-gold brand forever.
Oba Femi successfully defended the NXT Championship against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater in a hard-hitting main event. But instead of celebrating his win, The Ruler stunned fans by doing the unthinkable — he left the NXT Championship lying in the middle of the ring and walked away.
The message was loud and clear: Oba Femi’s NXT era may be over… and the main roster could be calling.
👑 Oba Femi’s Cryptic Exit Sends Shockwaves Through NXT
Leon Slater brought explosive speed and fearless offense, pushing Femi harder than most challengers before him. But one missed Swanton Bomb 450 changed everything. Oba Femi caught Slater and ended the match decisively with Fall From Grace, proving once again why he’s been nearly unstoppable.
Then came the moment that broke the internet.
Without a word, Femi exited the Performance Center — leaving the NXT Championship behind. No announcement. No explanation. Just a powerful visual that strongly hints his dominance has outgrown NXT.
Is the title officially vacant? WWE hasn’t confirmed it yet, but the future of the NXT Championship is suddenly wide open.
👩🎤 Women’s Division Chaos: New Champion Crowned
While the men’s title picture exploded, the women’s division delivered drama of its own.
🏆 Jacy Jayne Survives — Barely
Jacy Jayne retained the NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey, but not without controversy. Grey arguably outwrestled the champion, until Fatal Influence interfered, allowing Jayne to steal the win with Rolling Encore.
Later in the night, Sol Ruca stepped up, making it clear Jayne’s reign is far from safe.
😱 New Women’s North American Champion — And It’s a Shock
Thea Hail’s night took a brutal turn when Blake Monroe attacked her before her scheduled match and was banned from the building by GM Ava. Hail later convinced Ava to allow an open challenge — and chaos followed.
Nearly the entire locker room rushed the ring, but Izzi Dame stole the moment, sneaking in first and capitalizing on Hail’s injuries. With The Culling watching closely, Dame hit Avalanche Dame Over to become the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
🔥 Other Major Highlights You Can’t Miss
- Ricky Saints declared himself the future of NXT, claiming Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans “ran away” because they couldn’t keep up. He also put the NXT Champion — whoever that may be — on notice.
- Tatum Paxley defeated Izzi Dame earlier in the night with a stunning Spanish Fly and 450 splash, showing she’s still a major threat.
- WWE aired a debut vignette for Elio LeFleur (formerly Aigle Blanc), signaling another exciting arrival.
- Ethan Page bragged about his record NXT North American Title reign — until Stacks and Shiloh Hill interrupted, triggering a wild brawl.
🚨 What Happens Now?
With Oba Femi seemingly walking into the next chapter of his career, NXT is officially in a new era. The championship picture is wide open, rivalries are heating up, and New Year’s Evil may have set the tone for a blockbuster 2026.
One thing is certain — NXT will never be the same again.
