Former TNA World Champ Reflects On Wrestling WWE's Oba Femi At Madison Square Garden

Oba Femi takes in a moment of his aura on "WWE SmackDown" before making his way down to the ring - WWE Since the partnership between "WWE NXT" and TNA commenced, dream matches have been curated on both sides. One of those breakthrough showcases featured the former NXT Champion Oba Femi defending his championship against TNA's top powerhouse, Moose, at "NXT" Roadblock last March in Madison Square Garden. The former two-time TNA/Impact World Champion reflected on that bold moment from a year ago, and how he has the utmost respect for "The Ruler.

" "I told myself if I was ever going to do anything in 'WWE NXT,' he was definitely my first pick because we're so much alike," "The Face of the Franchise" told R3 Jonah on "Rewind Recap Relive. " "We come from the same country. He's Nigerian.

I'm Nigerian... We have a lot in common. He's a great individual, a great wrestler, very athletic, and people could say the same about me.

So, it was a match made in heaven. " Most wrestlers are happy to be asked to sign to any commercialized promotion at some point in their hardworking careers. For Moose, there was no question of wanting to join WWE.