NXT Battleground 2024: Oba Femi to defend NXT North American Championship in triple threat match

NEW DELHI: At NXT Battleground 2024, Oba Femi will defend his NXT North American Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Wes Lee and Joe Coffey. Lee makes his return to NXT after a six-month absence due to injury, determined to reclaim the title he once held.The road to this championship bout began on the May 14 edition of NXT, where Coffey and Gallus secured a victory over Lee, Ivar, and Josh Briggs. Despite Ivar's injury, Coffey stepped in to compete in a No. 1 Contender's Triple Threat Match the following week, where Lee and Coffey inadvertently pinned Briggs simultaneously, leading to their inclusion in the championship match.In another highly anticipated matchup, Shayna Baszler will take on Lola Vice in an NXT Underground Match at The UFC Apex. The rivalry between Baszler and Vice escalated on the May 21 edition of NXT, stemming from Baszler's discontent with Vice's dancing. This disagreement culminated in a physical altercation, setting the stage for their intense NXT Underground showdown.Both Baszler and Vice bring MMA backgrounds to this matchup, adding an element of realism to their confrontation. In an NXT Underground Match, the only path to victory is through knockout or submission, promising a gritty and hard-hitting encounter between the two skilled competitors.(Inputs from Agencies)