At SummerSlam last month, Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match to win their trilogy. The Ruler first won at WrestleMania 42, with Lesnar winning their second match at Clash in Italy.

During his interview with ABC 33/40, Femi stated that he isn’t afraid to show personality in the ring despite his imposing physical appearance. He explained that his approach stems from his ‘disdain’ for characters who come across as too strong, noting that such characters can be difficult for audiences to connect with.

Before he was beating Brock Lesnar in WWE, Oba Femi was a standout athlete in college, and he recently returned to his alma mater to speak to the Alabama Crimson Tide football team . The Crimson Tide welcomed the “Ruler” back to Tuscaloosa with open arms,

WWE superstar and Alabama graduate Oba Femi paid a visit to his alma mater's football team on Tuesday and spoke to the Crimson Tide as the squad gets ready for its 2026 season opener against East Carolina.

Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar battled it out in the main event of SummerSlam Night 1. Following the match, Lesnar gave Femi his stamp of approval as the ‘next big

Oba Femi experienced the biggest night of his WWE career so far when he defeated Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam 2026. However, what happened right after the match surprised the NXT star just as much as the victory itself.

Oba Femi doesn’t want Triple H protecting his feelings when something goes wrong—he wants to hear exactly what he screwed up. Femi opened up about that

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about men in tights & the billions they make for men in suits. Oba Femi beat Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2026 inside Hell in a Cell. Oba Femi, who rose to prominence after ...

Oba Femi has been advertised for WWE SmackDown on August 21, 2026 in Toronto, underscoring his post–SummerSlam momentum. The announcement follows his Hell in a Cell victory over Brock Lesnar at

The Ruler has returned. And you better get used to it. World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Oba Femi conquered track-and-field at the University of Alabama. He dominated as NXT champion. Then he did the impossible: He retired Brock Lesnar from professional wrestling.