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Oba Femi Retains NXT Title in Controversial Heatwave Finish

A disputed finish preserves Femi’s long reign, positioning Ricky Saints as the next challenger.

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Overview

  • After a referee bump, a second official counted a pin for Je’Von Evans before the original referee overturned it because Oba Femi’s foot was under the rope.
  • Femi then drove Evans through the announce table and closed out the match to extend his months‑long championship run.
  • Ricky Saints confronted the champion after the bell, teasing a potential challenge as No Mercy approaches on September 27.
  • Lola Vice won the opening triple threat to become the next challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship.
  • DarkState captured the NXT Tag Team Titles from Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, and Ash by Elegance won the TNA Knockouts Championship in a triple threat.