At Heatwave on Sunday night, WWE NXT champion Oba Femi defended his title against Je’Von Evans, demonstrating his physical prowess with a powerful move that saw Evans thrown through the announce table. Femi, known for his dominance in the NXT roster since becoming champion in January, once again proved his resilience as he secured the victory with a decisive finish. Following the match, Ricky Saints emerged in the ring, signaling his intent to challenge Femi for the title next.
Around the card, significant title changes occurred. The DarkState faction, consisting of Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin, defeated Hank and Tank to claim the NXT Tag Team Championships, marking their first title reign. Meanwhile, Ash By Elegance made a triumphant return by reclaiming the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts Championship with a victory over Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich. This marked a new era of leadership in the Knockouts division. Lola Vice also made headlines by becoming the No. 1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship, following her victory over Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan. Additionally, Blake Monroe secured a win over Jordynne Grace, further shaping the narrative of the NXT roster.
Elsewhere, the match card featured several other noteworthy results. Ethan Page and Chelsea Green defeated Tavion Heights and Tyra Mae Steele in a mixed tag-team match, adding to the night’s competitive action. These developments continue to shape the landscape of WWE NXT, setting the stage for future title matches and storylines. Fans and analysts alike are now looking forward to the next challenges for Oba Femi, particularly with Ricky Saints’ potential involvement, as well’these recent title changes could lead to a series of new rivalries and storylines in the coming weeks.