Oba Femi's Breakthrough: WWE Officials Signal a Main Roster Push

Oba Femi Earns a Green Light from WWE's Top Brass

The rising NXT World Champion, Oba Femi, is earning trust from WWE's decision-makers after a string of standout performances on the main roster.

According to Body Slam, officials described their response to his recent appearances as an unusually strong admiration following his showings on SmackDown and the Saturday Nights Main Event.

Femi reclaimed the NXT title by defeating Ricky Sents at NXT Deadline on December 6, a victory that set the stage for a scheduled clash with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Nights Main Event on the 13th.

The bout took place on a card that also marked John Cena's final in-ring appearance, ending in a no-decision after Drew McIntyre intervened, effectively closing a high-stakes test for Femi on a massive stage.

In the weeks that followed, promotional packages for Femi aired on Raw and SmackDown, fueling ongoing chatter about his near-term future.

Reports say Femi is a strong candidate for a quick move to the main roster, with creative teams plotting him as a potential cornerstone in the near future.

Sources further suggest the officials see a long-term ceiling for Femi, on a trajectory similar to Braun Breaker, with insiders noting Femi could be a steady face on the main shows for many years.

Note that Femi, who previously competed in track at the University of Alabama, signed with WWE in December 2021 and is now in his second reign as NXT Champion, holding the record for the longest NXT North American title run at 273 days.

And yes, the crowd chanted for more Femi at turns.