Oba Femi is still on top of WWE NXT. The powerhouse champion successfully defended the NXT Championship against Leon Slater, shutting down the challenger’s fast-paced offense and proving—again—why he’s become one of the most dominant titleholders on the brand.
Slater came in with speed, confidence, and a high-risk style that forced Femi to stay alert from the opening bell. Every time the challenger looked ready to build momentum, the champion answered with physical control—slowing the match down, cutting off angles, and turning quick bursts into punishing collisions.
The final stretch was the clearest difference between challenger and champion: Slater’s urgency increased, but Femi’s composure never faded. With one decisive sequence, Femi stopped the comeback and finished the job to secure the pin and keep the title in his hands.
The Ruler. 😤
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2026
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What this win changes
For Oba Femi, it’s another statement defense and another reminder that beating him requires more than one hot run of offense—it takes a full, mistake-free performance. For Leon Slater, the loss still raises his stock. He went toe-to-toe with the champion on a major stage and looked like someone NXT can build around moving forward.
With the title picture tightening and fresh challengers always emerging, the question now isn’t whether Oba Femi can survive pressure—it’s who can find a way to break through it.
Source: WWE NXT New Year’s Evil (January 6, 2026) preview & show coverage
