WWE rising star and current NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reached a major milestone in his career. Femi's meteoric rise from rookie to fan favorite has captivated fans, who are drawn to his intimidating presence and dominant in-ring performances.
The NXT North American Champion has taken the stage!!!
After signing with WWE in 2021, Oba Femi quickly made an impression in NXT. He officially made his debut at Spring Breakin' in April 2023 by defeating Oro Mensah. Following the win, Femi had several strong performances on NXT and NXT Level Up, building a winning streak. Femi entered the 2023 Men's NXT Breakout Tournament and dominated the competition. Earlier this year, he won the tournament at NXT: New Year's Evil by defeating Riley Osborne in the finals.
With his tournament win, Femi earned a shot at Dragon Lee and claimed the NXT North American Championship on the January 9 episode of NXT. He has been an unstoppable force ever since, and recently made history by becoming the longest reigning NXT North American Champion. Femi's reign now stands at over 270 days, breaking Wes Lee's previous record of 269 days.
Reigning WWE NXT North American Champion Oba Femi celebrated a historic achievement by reaching a new milestone in his title reign. Femi shared his excitement on Twitter, posting a photo of himself alongside a message acknowledging his achievement as the longest reigning NXT North American Champion.
