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NXT Champion Oba Femi says he is the new Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, and he wants to face John Cena.
Femi won NXT’s top title at NXT New Year’s Evil, as he defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a Triple Threat Match. In doing so, he continued his ascension and became the face of the brand.
In an interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Oba Femi commented on winning the NXT Championship.
“Everyone is looking for their moment. It almost passed me by,” Femi said. “I almost didn’t realize this is it and that moment. Sometimes we’re so driven to get to the next goal and do the next objective we don’t stop to smell the roses. I feel like the confetti falling was the realization that this was my moment. That I have to soak it all in. The obligations continue after that.
“Now I’m the one who has to carry the brand. I’m going to give it everything I have. I’m going to give the best matches, make every appearance. I’m the new Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, Respect. That’s the standard. I want to be that for this brand of NXT.”
Oba Femi On John Cena
Femi was then asked about his “Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect” comment and whether he would want to face John Cena.
“That would be something on my bucket list because John Cena is one of those guys I’ve always wanted to wrestle,” he said. “Now that I know it’s his farewell tour, there is no time like the present. I’d love to do it. If it’s not in the cards though, I also understand. I have a brand to carry and represent. That’s my number one objective anyway.”
