At Saturday night’s No Mercy, one of NXT’s major Premium Live Events, Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to claim the NXT World Championship. This victory marked a significant moment for Saints, who entered NXT earlier this year and quickly rose through the ranks, establishing himself as a top contender in the brand. The event featured four title matches, with three champions retaining their belts, but the NXT World Title saw a change as Saints dethroned the reigning champion.
Bayley Expresses Excitement Over Saints’ Triumph
Bayley, a former NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Grand Slam Champion, publicly celebrated Saints’ new championship via Twitter. Known as the Role Model, Bayley showed her support for Saints with enthusiasm, highlighting the accomplishment of her friend who reached the pinnacle of NXT competition.
“RICKY DAAWWGGGHHHHH!!!!!!” Bayley tweeted.
Saints Reflects on His Journey and Milestone
Following his win, Ricky Saints addressed his fans, describing the No Mercy night as a special occasion. He shared that he initially doubted such a moment would be possible for him, but ultimately, he made it happen. Saints’ rise has been swift; he made his NXT debut earlier this year and soon captured the NXT North American Championship by defeating Shawn Spears, marking his second major title within the company.
Upcoming Challenges for Bayley and NXT’s Competitive Landscape
This week is also notable for Bayley as she prepares to face Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez, another former NXT Women’s Champion, on WWE Raw. The evolving storylines and fresh titleholders like Ricky Saints indicate a dynamic period for NXT and WWE as a whole.
The Significance of Ricky Saints’ Championship Win
Ricky Saints becoming the new NXT World Champion signals a changing of the guard within NXT, with his rapid ascent reflecting the brand’s focus on fresh talent breakthroughs. His victory over Oba Femi at a key live event like No Mercy underscores his growing influence in WWE, while Bayley’s enthusiastic support highlights the camaraderie within the wrestling community. As Saints holds the championship, fans and analysts will watch closely to see how he shapes his reign and impacts NXT’s future storylines.
RICKY DAAWWGGGHHHHH!!!!!! https://t.co/YQNLChzSdr
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 28, 2025
"Tonight is a culmination of things I didn't think was possible."
After a wild ride to the top of #WWENXT, @starkmanjones is ready to usher in the Absolute Era. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/CBZlLlghRg
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) September 28, 2025
.@itsBayleyWWE goes one-on-one with @RaquelWWE TOMORROW on #WWERaw with a SPECIAL START TIME OF 7ET/4PT on @netflix!
📍 RALEIGH
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