On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Oba Femi, the WWE NXT Champion, will defend his title at the NXT Battleground event. The WWE NXT program airing on May 6 will feature a 25-man Battle Royal to choose his opponent.

Talent from NXT, TNA, EVOLVE, and the new LFG group will compete in this high-stakes event, which promises to be an exciting and unpredictable match. 

The Reign of Oba Femi

Born Isaac Odugbesan in Lagos, Nigeria, Oba Femi has risen through the ranks of WWE NXT quite quickly. Through WWE’s NIL program, he made the switch to professional wrestling following a stellar college shot-put career.

In January 2025, Femi defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a triple-threat match to win the NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil.

With noteworthy title defenses since then, such as wins over Moose at WWE Roadblock and Dragon Lee at Vengeance Day, Femi has cemented his supremacy. Legends like The Undertaker, who recently recognized Femi’s reign while introducing young LFG talent on NXT, respect him as a fearsome champion due to his commanding presence and athletic skill.

The Battle Royal: A Path to Glory

For competitors from various promotions, the forthcoming 25-man Battle Royal offers a substantial opportunity.

NXT General Manager Ava set the match, which was announced during an in-ring session with Trick Williams, who proclaimed himself the biggest talent in NXT and TNA. At Battleground, Williams and other TNA, EVOLVE, and LFG stars will compete for the opportunity to face Femi.

This varied roster demonstrates WWE’s dedication to presenting a wide range of wrestling talent, developing new matches and plotlines that appeal to viewers.

Looking Ahead to Battleground

The forthcoming Battle Royal and the ensuing championship bout at Battleground are expected to provide intense action and gripping storytelling as the NXT landscape continues to change.

The NXT Championship picture stands up for a great chapter, regardless of whether Femi maintains his reign of dominance or a new opponent steps up to the pitch.

Stay tuned to WWE NXT programming for further developments and coverage of these unfolding events.