Oba Femi Breaks Silence on Historic NXT North American Championship Reign

One big thing: Oba Femi celebrates record-breaking title reign

NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has broken his silence after surpassing Wes Lee’s record for the longest reign with the title at 270 days.

• Femi won the championship from Dragon Lee in January 2024
• He surpassed the previous record set by Wes Lee in 2023
• The champion took to social media to mark the milestone

The details

• Femi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “271 days, Greatest and Longest North American Championship Reign!!!!!”
• The post included an image of Femi holding the championship belt
• His reign began on January 10, 2024

Why it matters

Femi’s historic reign solidifies his status as a dominant force in NXT. It also highlights WWE’s commitment to long-term storytelling and character development in its developmental brand.

What’s next

• Femi is set to defend his title against Tony D’Angelo on the October 8 episode of NXT
• The show will also feature Randy Orton vs. Je’Von Evans
• NXT Tag Team Champions Axiom and Nathan Frazer will face A Town Down Under

The bottom line

Oba Femi’s record-breaking reign marks a significant milestone in NXT history. His upcoming title defense against Tony D’Angelo could be a pivotal moment in determining the future of the North American Championship.

What do you think about Oba Femi’s historic championship reign? Will he successfully defend his title against Tony D’Angelo? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!