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Oba Femi turned down Paul Heyman on the Oct. 12 episode of WWE Raw in Bossier City, Louisiana. Heyman interrupted to praise Femi’s Money in the Bank win over Bronson Reed, calling the Nigerian star “a vision of the future of WWE.” Femi cut Heyman off and threw the microphone down.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Brock Lesnar Sends Emotional Message: 'I'm Not a Trophy Guy, Thank You To Everyone Who Believed In Me'

Brock Lesnar has spoken publicly following his retirement from professional wrestling, reflecting on his career and thanking the people who helped him reach the top.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Oba Femi and Hulk Hogan: WWE Finally Has Its Superhero Again

WWE has produced plenty of larger-than-life stars since Hulk Hogan. Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena and Roman Reigns have each defined eras of the company.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 10

Money in the Bank takeaways: LA Knight fails; Penta gets signature moment

WWE presented its annual Money in the Bank Premium Live Event on Saturday, and it was an event that certainly helped shape the future landscape of the WWE.

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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 8

Kairo D. Rain aka Jasper Troy Details the Frustration That Led to His WWE Release (Exclusive)

After winning WWE LFG Season 1 in 2025, Jasper Troy was on top of the world and quickly made his way to the NXT brand. Upon his debut, Troy was immediately thrown into the deep end and challenged then-NXT Champion Oba Femi.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 7

Oba Femi? Julio Jones? The President? Debating College GameDay's Guest Picker

College GameDay is returning to Tuscaloosa for this weekend's highly anticipated clash between No. 6 Alabama and No. 2 Georgia. With it comes the debate over who should fill the highly coveted role of guest picker.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 28

WWE Adds Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed to Money in the Bank on Raw

Oba Femi and Bronson Reed will settle their differences at WWE Money in the Bank. Femi appeared on Monday Night Raw with a contract already in hand for a match against Reed at the upcoming premium live event.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 21

'Bad News' - Bron Breakker & Paul Heyman React to Oba Femi Attacking The Vision On WWE RAW

Oba Femi returned to WWE on the latest edition of RAW and immediately went after The Vision, but his return also exposed some tension between Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 12

3 potential WrestleMania 43 main events as WWE set to go all in on Roman Reigns v Oba Femi

WrestleMania 43 will go live from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia next time around and the battle to main event either night in the Middle East is already underway.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 7

What Time Does WWE Raw Start on Labor Day?

WWE fans don’t have to adjust their schedules for Labor Day. After last week’s episode of Monday Night Raw aired at a special start time, WWE Raw is back in its normal time slot tonight, September 7.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 4

Oba Femi opens up on ‘very out of character’ Brock Lesnar moment at SummerSlam

Oba Femi was given a ringing endorsement by Brock Lesnar following what is expected to have been the latter’s final ever WWE match. The pair faced off in the third and final match of their feud at SummerSlam earlier this year, going into that clash having previously won one each.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 23

This Superstar will Return to Cost Oba Femi the Match at Sunday Night Main Event

The main focus in WWE is getting ready for its next big PLE in Money in the Bank in October, where it’s being held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 5

WWE Has the Perfect Post-Brock Lesnar Rivalry For Oba Femi

After Oba Femidefeated Brock Lesnar in their Hell in a Cell match during SummerSlam, Femi finally officially solidified himself as the next biggest WWE star. By winning two of their three matches in their rivalry, Femi is now the most dominant wrestler in the company as Lesnar passed the torch to him.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / August 4

Official WWE Update Suggests Brock Lesnar Really Might Be Done

Brock Lesnar lost to Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam, and much like the days after WrestleMania, the wrestling world is now wondering whether we have seen the last of The Beast inside the squared circle.

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Brock Lesnar's Hilarious Friendship With the 'Modern Family' Cast Was Netflix 'SummerSlam's' Most Unexpected Moment

A familiar face from Modern Family gave Brock Lesnar's SummerSlam weekend an unforgettable twist. WWE fans tuned into Netflix's SummerSlam 2026 expecting brutal rivalries, championship clashes, and unforgettable moments inside the ring.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1

SummerSlam Night 1 takeaways: Oba Femi stands tall

SummerSlam Night 1 featured everything fans have come to expect from WWE's premier summer event.

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Wrestling News / TWSN / July 30

Possible WWE Superstars Who Could Be Oba Femi's Next Rivals After Brock Lesnar

Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar will finally settle their year-long rivalry inside Hell in a Cell at WWE SummerSlam 2026. Their conflict began at the Royal Rumble when Lesnar eliminated the rising star, but Femi stunned the WWE Universe by defeating The Beast at WrestleMania 42.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 28

How WWE can use Brock Lesnar to crown Oba Femi as their new champion at SummerSlam

With Night of the Champions now in the bag, all eyes at WWE will be on what they do with their major stars heading into SummerSlam. Sami Zayn’s unexpected title win has left both Gunther and Cody Rhodes with fresh angles to work with, while Oba Femi’s coronation as new King of the Ring opens up doors for him too.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 31

Brock Lesnar Defeats Oba Femi and Avenges WrestleMania Loss at WWE Clash in Italy

The last time we saw Brock Lesnar in a WWE match, he got destroyed by Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Lesnar retired abruptly in the ring after that loss at WrestleMania.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / April 20

Wrestlemania 42 fallout: Oba Femi opens up WWE Raw with simple message

Oba Femi, fresh off defeating Brock Lesnar in the opening match of Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas on Sunday, kicked off Monday Night Raw. Even before Femi’s music hit, the crowd at T-Mobile Arena was ready for the arrival of “The Ruler.” Femi stood in the middle of the ring as the crowd loudly chanted “Oba” in unison.

Wrestling News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 17

Nick Saban recalls trying to recruit now WWE Superstar Oba Femi to play football

For years, Alabama football has been one of the best programs when it comes to recruiting, bringing in top talent and developing them into future NFL draft picks.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / March 17

Watch Brock Lesnar Covertly Help Oba Femi Maximize His Big Moment On Raw

Brock Lesnar issued an open challenge to the WWE locker room a few weeks away, allowing anyone to step up and take him on in a blockbuster match at WrestleMania.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / March 16

Oba Femi drops Brock Lesnar on WWE RAW, answers open challenge for WrestleMania 42

WWE Monday Night Raw opened by confirming a major singles matchup for WrestleMania 42. Oba Femi has answered Brock Lesnar’s open challenge after interrupting his confrontation with Seth Rollins.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 10

Major Issue Reportedly Threatening Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi Match at WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 is less than six weeks away, and while we know that Brock Lesnar will be competing on the show, his opponent has not yet been announced.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 24

Oba Femi Responds to Fan Demand For a Brock Lesnar Match

Oba Femi didn't answer Brock Lesnar's open challenge on WWE Raw for a match at WrestleMania 42, but he knows it's something that the fans want to see. Last month at the WWE Royal Rumble premium live event, The Ruler and the Beast Incarnate went face-to-face inside the Men's Rumble match.