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Oba Femi triumphed after cashing in his title shot on Tuesday night.
In a stunning turn of events, Oba Femi, fast-rising Nigerian WWE superstar, continues to announce himself in the NXT by defeating Dragon Lee to become the new North American Champion.
The Lagos-born wrestler's ascent to championship glory has been nothing short of meteoric, signaling the arrival of a formidable force in the world of professional wrestling.
Femi's journey to the North American Championship is remarkable, having cashed in his NXT Breakout Contract to seize the opportunity on Tuesday, January 9.
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15:00 - 05.01.2024
Oba Femi: Former Nigerian athlete shakes the wrestling world by winning WWE tournament
A Nigerian by the name Oba Femi has won a WWE tournament, depicting the true Naija spirit.
How Oba Femi became the new WWE NXT North American Champion
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The pivotal moment occurred on the heels of Lee's successful title defense against Lexis King, adding an extra layer of intensity and anticipation to the match that followed.
Femi's victory was not just a stroke of luck but the 22-year-old grabbed his opportunity with both hands.
The Lagos-born wrestler had earned his shot by emerging victorious in the Breakout Tournament finals on the previous week's New Year's Evil episode of NXT.
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Femi seized the moment on Tuesday night and scored the pinfall victory over Dragon Lee, solidifying his claim to the NXT North American Championship, after he rendered a Last Ride powerbomb on Dragon Lee, signaling the end of Dragon Lee's reign and the beginning of Oba Femi's championship era.
This title win is particularly impressive when considering Femi's relatively brief wrestling career, with only 21 matches to his name according to the online wrestling database Cagematch.
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00:35 - 15.12.2023
Oba Femi: The 'Brute Force' in WWE NXT who embodies the fighting spirit of a Nigerian
From throwing Shot Put to the WWE franchise, here's the inspiring journey of Oba Femi taking the WWE NXT by storm.
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