Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, defeated 10-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in under five minutes on his WrestleMania debut on Sunday.
The clash, one of the headline matches at WrestleMania 42, ended on a dramatic note as the 27-year-old Nigerian overpowered the veteran.
Lesnar left his wrestling gear in the ring after the match — a gesture widely regarded in professional wrestling as a sign of retirement.
Oba Femi, also known as “The Ruler,” is a former NXT champion and has spent just three months on WWE’s main roster.
The contest began with both wrestlers testing each other’s strength before Lesnar briefly seized control with a series of offensive moves.
However, Femi absorbed the pressure and responded with a dominant display, shifting momentum in his favour.
Lesnar delivered an F5, but Femi quickly recovered, hitting a chokeslam before finishing the contest with his “Fall From Grace” sit-out powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
Femi, a former shot put athlete, is a two-time NXT Champion and a one-time NXT North American Champion.
Brock Lesnar removes his gear after his defeat to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday. Photo: WWE
Born in Lagos, Odugbesan competed in track and field during his school years before signing with WWE in 2021 through its NIL programme.
He went on to win the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament and the 2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge.
During the WrestleMania Sunday post-show, Femi sent a message to Roman Reigns, popularly known as the “Original Tribal Chief,” drawing a loud reaction from fans as he hinted at a possible title challenge before the end of the year.
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