Booker T says Oba Femi ready for main roster move

Former NXT champion Oba Femi could be poised for a move to WWE’s main roster, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T said on his Hall of Fame podcast, arguing that Femi has accomplished what he can in NXT and is ready for a higher-profile role. Booker made the comments this week after Femi lost the NXT Championship to Ricky Saints at NXT No Mercy, ending a roughly nine-month title reign.

Booker praised Femi’s run in NXT and said the timing is right for a call-up, though he acknowledged that main roster storylines and available programs can affect when that transition happens. "Oba has done a hell of a job in NXT," Booker said. He added that Femi has "dominated" the brand and questioned what opportunities remain for him at the developmental level. Booker suggested WWE faces a choice between debuting Femi immediately or holding him for a marquee moment such as the Royal Rumble in January, but warned against keeping him idle. "I think it's time to pull the trigger," he said.

Femi has not been seen on NXT since relinquishing the title, prompting fan speculation about a main roster debut. Booker noted the practical challenge that Raw and SmackDown already have established programs in place, but...