
A top WWE NXT star has spoken about his behind-the-scenes relationship with CM Punk, saying he “cherishes” advice from the Best in the World when it comes.
Capturing the NXT Championship from Trick Williams at New Year’s Evil on January 7, Oba Femi is leading the brand into 2025 after what was a break out year in 2024.
Speaking on the Masked Man Show with David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide, Femi discussed his NXT boss Shawn Michaels, naming him and WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H as two of his favorite stars growing up, as well as Raw’s CM Punk.
When mentioning Punk, Femi discussed his relationship with the Second City Saint and the advice he receives from him:
“My favorite was Triple H. To this day, it’s Triple H. Shawn Michaels was up there for me, I’m not just putting over my bosses. CM Punk was a favorite. Broke my heart when he went away.
“I get to talk to Phil a lot when he comes down here. Ask him how he’s doing, he asks me how I’m doing. He gives me advice. It’s different when you get advice from someone who is actively still in it. That way it’s confirmed because they’re moving with the time along with you.
“Sometimes, when you talk to the old timers and they give you advice, it’s like, ‘Yes, but maybe then might now work now.’ It’s still good advice, it’s not wrong, it’s just a different time and place.
“When Punk gives me advice, I cherish it. I cherish it so much.”
On tonight’s WWE NXT January 21) Femi defends his championship for the very first time when he takes on Eddy Thorpe one-on-one.
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