Top NXT Championship Vacated — Is This Star Main Roster Bound?

ByNBAUSA



A few days ago, during the 06 January 2026 episode NKSTfans witnessed Oba Femi defend his NXT Championship against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater. After a gruesome battle and a close fight, Femi emerged victorious. However, shortly after retaining the title, Femi proceeded to put her in the wrestling ring before exiting, as WWE NXT star Tony D’Angelo watched from the crowd.

This soon led to speculation about the title, which was confirmed yesterday. A few hours after the end of the NKST, VVE’s official social media account posted an update on the future of the title. Monitoring New Year’s evil 2026VVE has now confirmed that the NKST Championship is officially vacant. It now remains to be seen how the Stamford-based promotion plans to crown a new champion, with several potential top contenders on the roster.

Young Oba Femi maintained a dominant presence throughout his NKST run and held the NKST as well as the North American Championship for a long period of time. Shortly after Femi vacated the title, speculation began surrounding his call-up to the main roster.

The 27-year-old could now join Je’Von Evans, Jordinne Grace and Trick Williams as part of NKST’s recent call-ups to the main roster. He also recently faced Cody Rhodes at the December 13, 2025 event. edition of the main event on Saturday night in the tie, impressing the fans, the management and increasing the chances of his call-up. He made his debut in 2022 after being part of the VVE NIL program.

On New Year’s Eve, NKST General Manager Ava Raine addressed the WWE Evolve roster and outlined spots for new talent in NKST, mentioning Femi, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Lash Legend and Jordinne Grace promotions. Raine hinted further potential other callswho could be pointing fingers at Oba Femi.





2026-01-08 13:45:00

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