NXT Champion Oba Femi has come under fire for his rare loss in an eight-man tag team match against DarkState. The incident occurred when Je’Von Evans, Femi’s teammate, accidentally made contact with Oba and Moose. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Femi is confident that he will overcome his current title reign challenges.
Femi attributed his loss to Trick Williams, who he believes has more experience in high-stakes situations. However, the champ remains optimistic about his chances against Je’Von Evans, whom he predicts will not be ready for the spotlight just yet.
As one of the company’s top prospects, Oba Femi has solidified himself as a leader among his peers. With over 200 days under his belt as NXT Champion, he has grown a substantial following and earned respect in the industry.
Looking ahead, Femi is open to various options, including a match against Tony D’Angelo and potentially being called up to WWE. He remains focused on crushing his opposition and continuing to lead the brand.
Femi also paid tribute to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, acknowledging the significant impact he had on the sport. With his own experiences as a competitive athlete, Femi draws inspiration from those who paved the way for him, including Triple H, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar.
Source: https://www.al.com/alabama/2025/08/nxt-champ-oba-femi-former-alabama-track-star-on-hulk-hogan-his-next-opponent-loss-to-darkstate.html