The future of the top men’s title in WWE’s NXT brand was thrown into uncertainty after Oba Femi left the NXT Championship in the ring at the conclusion of the recent New Year’s Evil episode. This WWE NXT Championship update follows Femi’s elevation to the main roster and his latest victory against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater.
Oba Femi, who had been reigning as the NXT Champion, appeared on Saturday Night’s Main Event and has since featured in promotional segments on Raw and SmackDown, highlighting his move to WWE’s main programming. After successfully defending his title against Leon Slater, Oba appeared to vacate the championship by placing it in the ring as the show ended. WWE later confirmed that the championship had been officially vacated.
Announcement Scheduled From General Manager Ava
The WWE used social media to inform fans about the next steps in the WWE NXT Championship update. General Manager Ava is scheduled to reveal the future of the now-vacant title on the upcoming episode of WWE NXT, which will air Tuesday night.
“After being vacated by @Obaofwwe, @avawwe_ will address the future of the NXT Championship THIS TUESDAY on #WWENXT!
📺 8e/7c on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/IbOx7wvUMz” — WWE NXT (@WWENXT)
Main Roster Shifts Continue For NXT Stars
The NXT Championship saga comes as several NXT athletes, besides Oba Femi, are being promoted to Raw or SmackDown. Trick Williams and Jordynne Grace are heading to the SmackDown brand, while Je’von Evans joins the Raw roster. These movements signal ongoing changes and fresh storylines for WWE viewers.
What’s Ahead for the NXT Championship
The significant WWE NXT Championship update awaiting Tuesday is expected to clarify how the next champion will be determined or whether a new tournament or match will be announced. With Oba Femi now focusing on his main roster activities and several rising stars making their brand debuts, the landscape of WWE NXT is set for a shakeup. Fans and industry insiders will look to General Manager Ava’s upcoming announcement for crucial details regarding the fate of one of WWE’s most important developmental titles.
After being vacated by @Obaofwwe, @avawwe_ will address the future of the NXT Championship THIS TUESDAY on #WWENXT!
📺 8e/7c on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/IbOx7wvUMz
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) January 10, 2026
