Inaugurating the 2023 WWE “NXT” Men’s Breakout Tournament unfolded this evening on “NXT,” featuring a clash between Oba Femi and Myles Borne. The victor emerged as Femi, executing a commanding power slam and securing his progression as the initial contender in this prestigious competition.
Femi marked his initial foray onto the WWE “NXT” television stage on April 25, showcasing his prowess during the special “NXT” episode, Spring Breakin.’ He achieved triumph over Oro Mensah on this momentous occasion. However, Femi’s inaugural WWE appearance transpired earlier, on the taped episode of “NXT Level Up” dated November 15, 2022, where he faced an unfortunate defeat against Dante Chen.
The revelation of the tournament’s resurgence came from the lips of WWE “Raw” luminary, Cody Rhodes, during the October 10 episode of “NXT.” This was also the occasion when he disclosed the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament. It’s worth noting that the 2023 Women’s Breakout Tournament unfolded two months prior, concluding with Lola Vice’s coronation at Halloween Havoc, triumphing over Kelani Jordan.
The antecedent occurrence of the “NXT” Men’s Breakout Tournament took place in 2021, with the crowning of former “NXT” Champion Carmelo Hayes as the champion. Presently, Hayes finds himself entangled in the “WWE SmackDown” tournament, vying for the opportunity to contend against United States Champion Logan Paul.
