Overview
- WWE announced on Wednesday that the NXT Championship is officially vacant following Oba Femi’s successful title defense against Leon Slater at New Year’s Evil.
- The broadcast closed with the belt left in the ring, a backstage cut to GM Ava and Robert Stone reacting, and a final shot of Tony D’Angelo staring at the championship from the crowd.
- Femi shared a photo of the title with the caption “FIN,” reinforcing the on‑air signal that he was relinquishing the belt.
- His second reign ends after 32 days, placing it among the shortest NXT title reigns on record, according to reports.
- WWE has aired vignettes and given Femi cross‑brand exposure, including a showcase opposite Cody Rhodes, but has not announced whether he is headed to Raw or SmackDown or how a new NXT champion will be determined.