ST. LOUIS — OBA ‘The Ruler’ Femi, a former college shot put athlete for Alabama, is now making waves in the professional wrestling world as an NXT star.
Femi, known as ‘The Ruler,’ has quickly established himself as a formidable force in NXT, having won a breakout tournament and becoming the youngest NXT North American Champion in history.
“It’s Nigerian versus Nigerian, titan versus titan, and champion versus champion,” Femi said about his upcoming match against Moose. “It’s been anticipated for the last, I don’t know, year and a half. A lot of people have dreamed of this. It’s going to be a hard-hitting match, and I don’t think it’s going to disappoint in any fashion.”
Femi’s record of holding the NXT North American Champion title for 272 days underscores his dominance in the ring. He also claimed victory in the Iron Survivor Challenge, further cementing his status as a rising star. Fans and Femi alike are eagerly awaiting his next match, where he will defend his title against Moose. This highly anticipated event has been building excitement for over a year. NXT continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling matches, airing Tuesday nights at 7 on The CW.
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