During a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his views on the possibility of a matchup between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, both participants in the recent men’s Royal Rumble. Bully Ray believes that an encounter between Lesnar and Femi would be premature at this stage, citing concerns over Oba Femi’s current credibility within WWE.
Bully Ray Highlights Why Oba Femi Isn’t Ready for Brock Lesnar
It’s much too soon for Brock and Oba, in my opinion. Oba is not credible enough yet, and Brock knows this. It’s going to be very hard. Oba is not credible enough for Brock right now.
Bully Ray expressed that while Oba Femi shows promise, he still has a significant journey ahead before being seen as a credible opponent for someone of Lesnar’s stature.
The Case for Brock Lesnar Facing Gunther Before Oba Femi
Bully Ray also discussed the speculation surrounding Brock Lesnar facing Gunther, who is reportedly on a retirement run this year. Ray suggested that WWE could realistically schedule multiple matches involving Lesnar, with Gunther positioned as a worthy adversary first due to his established reputation.
I don’t see why you couldn’t get two matches out of Brock and GUNTHER. I think you could,
Ray said, referring to rumors about Lesnar’s potential bouts with Gunther.
I could never say ‘Absolutely not, they would not do Brock and Oba.’ I couldn’t say that because they could. I feel that it’s much too soon for Oba as far as the credibility of having a shot of beating Brock Lesnar. GUNTHER has been built to be credible enough to defeat Brock. Oba still has a ways to go.
Context from the Recent Royal Rumble and Future Implications
At the men’s Royal Rumble, Gunther lasted until the very end before being eliminated by Roman Reigns, who secured victory and earned a title shot at WrestleMania 42. Both Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar were eliminated earlier in the match. This outcome has fueled interest in possible future confrontations involving these wrestlers, though Bully Ray’s assessment signals that WWE may prioritize building Oba Femi’s credibility further before matching him with Lesnar.
What This Means for WWE Storylines and WrestleMania 42
Bully Ray’s comments highlight a crucial tension in WWE booking decisions about balancing emerging talent with established stars like Brock Lesnar. An Oba Femi matchup with Lesnar could generate excitement but risks seeming rushed according to the veteran’s perspective. Meanwhile, a Lesnar versus Gunther match appears more plausible in the near term, fitting into WWE’s broader narrative as Roman Reigns prepares for his title defense at WrestleMania 42. How WWE navigates these dynamics could significantly impact their storytelling and fan engagement in the coming months.
