Undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes defeated NXT champion Oba Femi by DQ in a WWE vs. NXT showcase match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Oba Femi became the new NXT Champion and Tony D'Angelo made his return at the NXT Deadline 2025 PLE.

With his appearance on Saturday Night’s Main Event, Oba Femi’s move beyond NXT feels increasingly tangible. From his beginnings as a shot put standout at the University of Alabama to his steady rise through WWE’s Performance Center and NXT ranks, his path has been defined by preparation and consistency.

Oba Femi says that there's nothing personal between he and Drew McIntyre, but that McIntyre did rob WWE fans at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Oba Femi has achieved notable success in WWE's developmental brand since joining the company, securing victories in most of his matches. Given his potential, fans speculated about his promotion to the main roster after previously dropping the NXT Championship to Ricky Saints at No Mercy. But the authorities didn't pull the trigger.

WWE NXT holds their final special event of 2025 with tonight’s Deadline from San Antonio, Texas. The NXT Championship will be on the line as Ricky Saints defends against former champion Oba Femi. Saints took the title from Femi at September’s No Mercy.

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