At the September 5 WWE NXT house show held at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC, NXT Champion Oba Femi stunned fans by defeating WWE Raw star Grayson Waller in the main event. This unexpected triumph showcased Oba Femi’s rising dominance in NXT amid a night filled with several notable matches featuring main roster and NXT talent.
Highlights from the September 5 NXT Live Event
The event brought an impressive mix of competitors from WWE’s main roster and NXT, delivering several surprising results. Among the standout moments, Rusev was defeated by Ricky Saints in singles competition, marking a rare loss for the former main roster star. Dragon Lee also made waves by winning against the NXT North American Champion Ethan Page via disqualification.
Additional notable appearances included Maxinne Dupri, who was part of the losing team in a six-woman tag match. Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro fell short in a three-way tag team bout, while the team American Made scored a victory over Shawn Spears. Other teams that found success on the card were the duo of Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez who defeated Sol Ruca and Zaria.
Complete Match Results from Spartanburg
The full results from the September 5 NXT event underscore a competitive and dynamic card:
Trick Williams defeated Shiloh Hill
Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Sol Ruca and Zaria
Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, and Ivy Nile defeated Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, and Izzi Dame with Brutus Creed pinning Shawn Spears
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Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin defeated Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, Hank Walker, and Tank Ledger
Dragon Lee defeated NXT North American Champion Ethan Page via disqualification
Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx defeated Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, and Maxxine Dupri
Oba Femi, the reigning NXT Champion, defeated Grayson Waller
What This Victory Means for Oba Femi and WWE NXT
Oba Femi’s win over a prominent main roster figure like Grayson Waller highlights his growing stature within WWE’s developmental brand. The result not only boosts his credibility as the Oba Femi NXT Champion but also signals a potential shift in upcoming storylines, possibly elevating NXT’s competitive landscape in the weeks ahead. Fans should anticipate more compelling contests as Oba Femi continues to defend his title against elite challengers.
