On this week’s WWE RAW, Oba Femi made a powerful statement by responding to a challenge from former three-time United States Champion Rusev. The Nigerian star was called out following a tense encounter last week, and he did not disappoint the WWE Universe as he entered the arena ready to prove his dominance.
Fierce Exchange Ends with Oba Femi Dominating Rusev
Though no official match was declared, Oba Femi and Rusev engaged in a heated exchange of strikes soon after the challenge. The climax of their confrontation saw Rusev charging from the ropes only to be caught by a devastating Chokeslam from Femi. Afterwards, The Ruler sent Rusev over the top rope with a Clothesline and confidently removed his t-shirt in celebration. Frustrated and humiliated, the Bulgarian Brute chose not to return to the ring, leaving Femi standing tall.
Reminder of Royal Rumble Moment Reinforces Femi’s Rising Status
This encounter mirrored an earlier moment from the 2026 Royal Rumble, where Oba Femi eliminated Rusev in just 32 seconds. That swift exit marked a clear statement about Femi’s growing strength after his time as a two-time NXT Champion.
Official Match Scheduled for Next Week’s RAW
Shortly after this confrontation, WWE announced that The Bulgarian Brute and Oba Femi will face off in an official match on next week’s episode of RAW. Since his recent elevation to the main roster, Femi has yet to commit to a specific brand, instead appearing on both RAW and SmackDown to challenge and defeat opponents such as Kit Wilson and The Miz. The upcoming match against Rusev is expected to be a key test to see if Femi’s winning streak on RAW continues.
Be careful what you wish for, Rusev! 😬@Obaofwwe is the RULER for a reason! pic.twitter.com/K7pZTWwoX2
— WWE (@WWE) March 3, 2026
