Brock Lesnar‘s next WWE appearance is set for February 23rd on RAW, potentially igniting his feud leading into WrestleMania 42. Since his return at SummerSlam last year, Lesnar has made only intermittent appearances, maintaining an air of unpredictability around his storyline trajectory. His involvement in the Royal Rumble on January 31st, despite not winning, demonstrated that he remains a significant force within the WWE landscape.
Royal Rumble Clash Between Lesnar and Newcomer Oba Femi Signals Future Conflict
At the Royal Rumble event, Lesnar and Oba Femi, the newest towering competitor on the main roster, engaged in a notable confrontation. Oba, who entered as the first participant, lasted an impressive 39 minutes, eliminating five wrestlers before Lesnar finally removed him from the match. This encounter has sparked speculation that their rivalry may escalate, potentially culminating at WrestleMania held at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
WWE’s announcement of Lesnar’s return to RAW without clarifying his agenda only intensified rumors of a showdown with Oba, especially as qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber remain underway. Fans are particularly intrigued by a possible WrestleMania match between the two, given their similar physical dominance and imposing presence in the ring.
Ongoing Discussions About a Lesnar vs. Oba WrestleMania Match
Reports indicate that WWE is actively considering a match featuring Lesnar and Oba for WrestleMania, marking a potential debut for Oba on the grandest stage. This has generated significant excitement, as the clash of these super heavyweights carries strong storytelling possibilities and the chance for Oba to establish himself as a major star.
Oba has made lighthearted comments about the challenge of overcoming Lesnar, reflecting on how few black wrestlers have managed to halt “The Beast.” Referencing Cody Rhodes, Oba stated:
“We have to remember, there’s one black person that Brock was not able to stop his momentum… Raheem! Raheem was immune to Brock’s stuff. One win for us.” – Oba Femi, Wrestler
Oba Recognizes Potential for a Deep Rivalry with Lesnar
Reflecting on their Royal Rumble encounter, Oba expressed confidence about the budding rivalry, suggesting more interactions ahead:
“We knew what it was from the jump. Now we know we have something, like we really have something. And I think going from here now, we’ll probably have more interaction down the line.” – Oba Femi, Wrestler
With WrestleMania fast approaching, Oba has a chance to notch what could be the most significant victory of his emerging career by defeating Lesnar. WWE might choose to book their match in several ways, including a surprising, dominant win similar to Goldberg’s quick finish at Survivor Series 2016, adding an unpredictable twist to the storyline.
Potential Impact of Their WrestleMania Encounter
If the match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi happens at WrestleMania 42, it could greatly influence both competitors’ careers. For Lesnar, it would reinforce his status as a wrestling powerhouse returning to primetime contention. For Oba, it represents an opportunity to solidify his position among WWE’s elite heavyweights and attract considerable fan attention. Their confrontation may also shape future booking decisions leading into subsequent events like the Elimination Chamber.
