The WWE NXT Championship is set to be claimed in an intense six-man ladder match on the February 3 episode of WWE NXT, following Oba Femi’s recent decision to vacate the title. General Manager Ava announced the high-stakes contest during tonight’s show, outlining the pathway for the men’s roster to compete for the vacant championship.
Ava Addresses the Roster, Faces Opposition from Ricky Saints
Opening the show, Ava stood in the ring with the male competitors as she spoke about the opportunity arising from the vacancy. Ricky Saints interrupted, boldly proclaiming he had driven everyone out of NXT and insisting that Femi was too afraid to face him again for the title. He demanded that Ava award the championship directly to him, but Ava declined, setting the stage for a competitive series of qualifying matches leading to the ladder match.
Six-Man Ladder Match Established as Path to Championship
With the announcement made, Ava symbolically suspended the NXT Championship belt from the ceiling, igniting a chaotic brawl among the men’s roster. The fight culminated with new WWE signee Keanu Carver standing tall, signaling his serious intent to compete for the title. The structure of the upcoming ladder match ensures that six qualified wrestlers will battle to retrieve the belt and claim the championship.
New Signees and Tournament Drama Highlight the Road Ahead
The ladder match format will begin with qualifying bouts starting next week, allowing the roster multiple chances to secure their spot in the high-risk contest. The intense competition emphasizes the significance of the championship, as the entire locker room sets its sights on the prize. With Shawn Michaels involved behind the scenes, the booking highlights his willingness to elevate NXT’s energy through this demanding and dramatic ladder match.
Implications for NXT’s Competitive Landscape
This announcement signals a new chapter in NXT’s men’s division, generating buzz and anticipation as fans await the qualifying matches and the ultimate ladder confrontation. The six-man structure offers a dynamic and unpredictable scenario, likely to shape the future championship scene with emerging talent like Keanu Carver already making an early impact. The coming weeks promise intense action as the roster battles for ascending the NXT ranks and securing the coveted WWE NXT Championship.
“? LADDER. MATCH. ?The new #WWENXT Champion will be decided on February 3rd in a Six-Man Ladder Match! @avawwe_” – WWE Official Tweet
“MESSAGE. SENT. With the entire locker room setting their sights on the NXT Championship, it’s new signee Keanu Carver who stands tall!! ?@KeanuCarverWWE” – WWE Official Tweet
🪜 LADDER. MATCH. 🪜
The new #WWENXT Champion will be decided on February 3rd in a Six-Man Ladder Match! @avawwe_ pic.twitter.com/JIWXIUzXte
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2026
MESSAGE. SENT.
With the entire locker room setting their sights on the NXT Championship, it's new signee Keanu Carver who stands tall!! 😱@KeanuCarverWWE pic.twitter.com/5ESFDEYmGH
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2026
