One big thing: TNA World Champion Moose challenges WWE NXT North American Champion Oba Femi for a potential crossover match.
Moose responded to Oba Femi’s interest in facing him with a direct challenge on social media:
• “Ok Oba Femi my Nigerian brother. Get your boss Shawn Michaels the chef to call my boss and I’ll gladly take down ‘NXT’s’ juggernaut. #TrustTheSystem,” Moose tweeted.
• This comes after Femi expressed interest in facing Moose during a potential WWE-TNA crossover event.
Why it matters:
This challenge highlights the growing trend of inter-promotional matches and appearances between WWE and TNA, potentially leading to more exciting crossover events for wrestling fans.
By the numbers:
• Oba Femi: 175 days as North American Champion
• Moose: 171 days as TNA World Champion
Context:
• Recent crossovers include Jordynne Grace challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship and defending her TNA Knockouts title against NXT star Tatum Paxley.
• Moose previously expressed interest in appearing in WWE, mentioning Oba Femi and NXT Champion Trick Williams as potential opponents.
• WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has shown support for Moose making a crossover appearance, citing his experience working with him at Reality of Wrestling.
The big picture:
Inter-promotional matches and appearances are becoming more common in professional wrestling, offering fans fresh matchups and storylines while potentially boosting viewership for both promotions.
What do you think about the possibility of a Moose vs. Oba Femi match? Would you like to see more WWE-TNA crossovers? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!