Overview
- On the Dec. 9 episode of NXT, Je'Von Evans cashed in his Iron Survivor-earned title shot immediately rather than wait for New Year's Evil.
- Evans appeared to have the match won after hitting a springboard cutter before Ricky Saints pulled the referee from the ring.
- After Evans dove onto Saints and reentered, Oba Femi secured the pin with a lariat and powerbomb, extending his singles streak over Evans to three.
- Coverage framed Saints' interference as a heel turn that shifts him into direct conflict with Evans in the NXT title scene.
- With the successful defense, Femi is confirmed to represent NXT against WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night's Main Event on Dec. 13.