Next WWE NXT Champion

At WWE NXT No Mercy 2025, Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to become the new NXT Champion.

Saints has stated that he intends to prove himself as the new champion and set the foundation for the NXT brand moving forward.

Following this reign, it should be fascinating to watch who WWE has planned to hold the top prize on the NXT brand.

Here are seven potential next WWE NXT Champions.

7. Trick Williams

At WWE NXT Halloween Havoc 2025, Ricky Saints defeated Trick Williams to retain the NXT Championship.

However, Williams did not let this loss stand and protested this on the following week’s WWE NXT episode. This led to a series of intense brawls throughout the show.

This forced NXT GM Ava to announce that Saints will face Williams in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship on the November 11 episode.

While he lost at Halloween Havoc, this second opportunity against Saints could be just what Trick needs to become a record-tying three-time NXT Champion.

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6. Josh Briggs

Over the past few months, no one has received more hate and boos from the NXT Universe quite like Josh Briggs.

After turning his back on his tag team partner Yoshiki Inamura, Briggs has shown his true colors and why he only cares about himself.

Briggs feels like someone who could truly break out as a top heel on the brand following Trick Williams’ time on the WWE NXT brand.

Looking to propel himself into superstardom, Briggs could become the next WWE NXT Champion and quiet the heat he’s been receiving every week on TV.

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5. Myles Borne

Back at WWE NXT Battleground, Oba Femi defeated Myles Borne to retain the NXT Championship.

This proved to be the biggest match of Borne’s career and showcased his improvement over the past year.

Since then, Borne has broken out on his own and tried to establish himself as a singles star away from the No Quarter Catch Crew.

Now firmly cemented as a solo talent, Borne could take the next step and get another opportunity at the NXT Championship that might bring him the gold.

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4. Tony D’Angelo

Tony D’Angelo has been absent from WWE television since last being seen having dinner at his restaurant on an episode of NXT.

The former NXT North American Champion has been a stalwart of the brand since debuting back in 2021.

D’Angelo is someone who has been on the cusp of capturing the NXT Championship in the past and has long desired holding the title.

With the gold being the last title he has not won on the brand, Tony D winning the NXT Championship would feel like the real culmination of his run on the brand.

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3. Ethan Page

When Ethan Page signed with WWE in 2024, he immediately aimed for a top spot on the NXT brand, targeting Trick Williams.

Winning the NXT Championship, Page proved himself as a top star for the brand and someone who felt ready made for the WWE main roster.

“All Ego” is now a double champion, holding the NXT North American Championship and being one half of the AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions with Chelsea Green.

With his latest reign showing everyone what he is capable of, Page might have just earned himself a second run with the NXT Championship that could put him in elite company in the brand’s history.

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2. Oba Femi

Ever since losing the NXT Championship to Ricky Saints at WWE NXT No Mercy 2025, Oba Femi has not been seen on WWE television for the past several weeks.

“The Ruler” has been one of the most dominant figures in NXT history, holding the record for the longest reign as NXT North American Champion.

After dropping the NXT Championship, many fans believe Femi should be moved to Raw or SmackDown where he could continue his dominance there.

However, Femi could also make his return and look to avenge his loss to Saints by regaining the NXT Championship in a rematch.

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1. Je’Von Evans

Je’Von Evans has seemed destined to hold the NXT Championship ever since making his WWE debut in 2024.

With spectacular in-ring exploits and an energetic, youthful exuberance, “The Young OG” has showcased his charm and connection with the fans that will make him a top star on the WWE main roster before long.

After several failed attempts at capturing the NXT Championship with the most recent example being at WWE NXT Heatwave 2025, it might be time for Evans to get one last shot at the top prize of the brand.

Evans finally winning the NXT Championship will feel like the big coronation for the brand’s next top star and help to firmly solidify himself as the face of the show.

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