At WWE NXT Roadblock, Oba Femi boldly wagered his NXT Championship in a high-stakes encounter. Prior to this, TNA X-Division Champion Moose had confronted Femi during the February 18th episode of WWE NXT, issuing a daring challenge for a showdown. Their rivalry intensified in a thunderous six-man tag team clash on the February 27th edition of TNA iMPACT, ultimately culminating in a title defense showdown between Moose and Femi at NXT Roadblock.
The two giants clashed in an exhilarating match, each pushing the boundaries of their endurance. One thrilling moment saw Femi hoist Moose high over the ropes, crashing him down to the arena floor with considerable force.Moose retaliated fiercely, slamming Femi through the announce table and coming perilously close to securing the victory with a powerful spear. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Femi countered with a devastating slam of his own, pinning Moose to secure a hard-earned triumph.
Here’s a vivid play-by-play recount of the match, as reported by our expert coverage:
The combatants exchanged rapid-fire strikes, with Moose attempting a flashy double jump European uppercut, only to be met with a powerful counter from Femi. Femi followed up with a DVD Powerslam, but Moose managed to kick out just in time. Moose then lifted Femi and executed a breathtaking superplex. As they landed, Moose aimed for another suplex, only to be thwarted by Femi’s own suplex maneuver.
The battle raged on with both men delivering fierce blows. Moose landed a devastating pump kick, yet Femi remained steadfast. Femi then sent Moose reeling with a powerful lariat and attempted another Fall from Grace, but Moose cleverly reversed it into a powerful powerbomb. Femi kicked out once again, setting the stage for more explosive action.
Moose set up for another powerbomb, but Femi surprised everyone by lifting Moose onto his shoulders and pressing him slam down to the floor. Moose was perilously close to being counted out as a hockey fight broke out, spilling over the ring ropes. Moose sent Femi crashing into the ring post and followed up with a chokeslam through the commentary desk. Moose charged with another spear, but Femi kicked out yet again.
Moose called for another spear, but Femi countered with another Fall from Grace, securing the pinfall and the victory in a match that left everyone on the edge of their seats.
