Oba Femi didnt just reclaim the NXT Championship at WWE NXT Deadlinehe declared war on the main roster. And now Cody Rhodes is officially on notice.
After defeating Ricky Saints in a hard-hitting NXT Title match to open the final premium live event of 2025, Femi wasted no time turning the page. WWE released unseen post-match footage showing the new champ addressing his victoryand laying out a chilling prophecy for whats coming next.
Oba Femis comments signal a dramatic shift in momentum as he prepares for his next challenge: a showdown with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Nights Main Event. That match is now set, and judging by Femis words, its personal.
The NXT Title match itself was a war. Saints threw everything he had at Femi, from tightrope hurricanranas to a crushing Exclamation Point DDT. Femi answered with raw power, surviving Saints biggest shots and unleashing his signature Fall From Grace not once, but twiceusing Saints own finisher to close the book on their rivalry.
Femis resurrection as champion ends Saints run at the top and positions The Ruler as a dominant force heading into 2026. But its that post-match promo thats now taking center stageand fans are already speculating how Cody Rhodes will respond.
What do you make of Oba Femis warning to Cody Rhodes? Is he truly ready for the main rosteror is this message just a scare tactic? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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