WWE’s Oba Femi Counts Down to Historic NXT North American Championship Record

One big thing: Oba Femi launches countdown to record-breaking reign

WWE NXT star Oba Femi is on the verge of making history with his NXT North American Championship reign.

• Femi posted a video on social media, launching a countdown to breaking the record for the longest-reigning NXT North American Champion.
• He’s just 17 days away from surpassing the current record of 260 days, held by Wes Lee.
• Femi captured the title on January 9, 2024, by cashing in his Breakout Tournament contract.

Why it matters

Breaking this record would cement Oba Femi’s status as one of the most dominant champions in NXT history, potentially setting him up for a main roster call-up.

By the numbers

• 260 days: Current record for longest NXT North American Championship reign (Wes Lee)
• 243 days: Oba Femi’s current reign as of September 17, 2024
• 5: Number of notable challengers Femi has successfully defended against

What they’re saying

Oba Femi on Twitter: “Let it be known, Oba Feminists this is the home stretch.”

The big picture

Femi’s dominant reign and impending record-breaking milestone highlight NXT’s ability to create new stars and generate compelling long-term storylines.

What’s next?

As Femi approaches this historic achievement, fans will be watching closely to see if any last-minute challengers emerge to try and derail his record-breaking attempt.

What do you think about Oba Femi’s impending record-breaking achievement? Will anyone step up to challenge him before he reaches this milestone? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!