After Oba Femi captured the NXT Championship at NXT Deadline\u2014becoming a two-time titleholder by defeating Ricky Saints\u2014former WWE Champion Big E offered major praise for the fast-rising talent. Femi regained the belt he previously held for 262 days.<\/p>\n
A Future Main-Event Star<\/p>\n
Big E took to Twitter to applaud Femi\u2019s performance and potential, saying the powerhouse is far more than just an NXT standout. He believes Femi has everything needed to thrive as a main-event star on Raw or SmackDown, and that his recent success is only the start of what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see you, @Obaofwwe! A no-brainer as a main eventer on any brand he\u2019s on. Many more world championships to come. #NXTDeadline.\u201d<\/p>\n
Huge Exhibition Match vs. Cody Rhodes<\/p>\n
Femi\u2019s championship win has also earned him a major showcase opportunity. As NXT Champion, he is set to face Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in an exhibition match at Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event on December 13. The matchup reflects John Cena\u2019s vision for his retirement event, pairing future stars with established names.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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