With the first show of the year, you tend to expect the unexpected.
Well, this went beyond that.

**The most shocking event was “The Oba Femi” Empty Throne.
1)The Men’s NXT Championship is officially now vacant.
2) Why — There was nothing else for Oba to conquer. He successfully defended the title, then walked away
3) Predictions — Ricky Saints spent the whole night saying he is the only star not leaving. He could be the next logical choice for champion, but there are way too many waiting in the wings who would love to take the title. Shiloh Hill is in his first title match next week. You also have people like Alexis King, Miles Bourne, and we can’t forget about Ethan Page.
**The Thea Hail Timeline
- Thea held the title for only 22 days
- After Ava told Thea that Blake had been thrown out of the building, and against medical advice, Thea got herself to the ring. Tatum Paxley managed to get herself to the ringside thanks to a chainsaw but it was Niko/Shawn from the Culling keeping the ref busy long enough so Izzi Dane could get in the ring. It was only a 10-minute match with a rubbish ending in my book. Putting the belt on Izzi.
- The Culling Takover — With Izzi in possession of the Women’s North American Title, Shawn pulling the strings, NXT has a new faction to fill the void left by Trick Williams/Ja’von Evans
