WWE legend Booker T believes former NXT Champion Oba Femi is ready to move up to the main roster.
Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T praised Oba Femi’s work in NXT and said he’s done everything he possibly could on the brand. He added that Femi has dominated the brand and that it’s the perfect time for him to take the next step in his career.
“I can tell you this, Oba has done a hell of a job in NXT, and if it is time for him to move on it’s the right time. If we was to stay in NXT, what else is there for Oba Femi to do? He’s dominated. One thing with the main roster is they always say ‘do we have anything for you?'”
“Everything is kind of set right now, so is it a good time for Oba to debut on the main roster? Hold him in the wings and then boom when he does make that big debut it would be a big thing, but do you wanna sit Oba until January?”
Booker T says Oba Femi can learn from top WWE stars on main roster
Booker T added that whether WWE decides to debut him now or later, Femi has proven he’s ready for the spotlight. “I agree either way, I think Oba can make a big splash on the main roster right now. He’s done everything he could possibly do in NXT. I think it’s time to pull the trigger.”
“I’m not one to book the show, which is why I’m so reluctant to even say it, but I really think Oba Femi can fit in on the main roster, especially with the right players around him to teach him how to be a main event player. “Guys like Randy Orton, guys like CM Punk, guys like Roman Reigns, to be around those guys right now is invaluable for someone like Oba Femi.” [H/T: Wrestletalk]
Oba Femi’s dominant reign as WWE NXT Champion ended at NXT No Mercy, when Ricky Saints defeated him for the title. Since then, he hasn’t been seen on NXT, leading to speculation that he’s preparing for a main roster debut.
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