The NXT Championship is officially vacated following New Year’s Evil

Last night, a new edition of NXT New Year's Evil took place. A special episode that featured several title defenses and a main event that surprised fans with an unexpected gesture. Oba Femi vacated the NXT Championship in the ring right after successfully defending it against TNA talent Leon Slater.

At that moment, many assumed that "The Ruler" had relinquished the title due to an imminent promotion to the main roster. However, the company did not comment on the matter... until now. Just a few minutes ago, WWE officially confirmed that Femi has vacated the championship.

So far, the company has not said anything about the future of the title. It is expected that in the coming days, the method to crown a new champion will be announced. The last time the title was vacant (2021), the company announced a fatal four-way match between Pete Dunne, Von Wagner, LA Knight, and Tommaso Ciampa, which ended with the latter's victory.

On the other hand, it is expected that Oba Femi will debut on the main roster imminently. In recent weeks, both Raw and SmackDown have shown a teaser video of "The Ruler," anticipating his arrival on one of the two brands. Thus, the Nigerian will join Trick Williams, Lash Legend, and Je'Von Evans as part of the latest wave of call-ups.

Furthermore, the way in which he resigned from the NXT Championship could be an indication that last night was his final appearance on the television programming of the developmental brand. His gesture continues to be a subject of debate, with many fans wondering why Femi did not bid farewell to the brand with a promo, officially announcing his decision to vacate the championship.

The answer could be found in the European tour that WWE will begin this Friday. If Oba has been called up, he will have to travel with the main roster, which would prevent him from being physically present in the upcoming weekly episodes of NXT. In any case, more details about the matter will have to be awaited.