Nigerian wrestling star Isaac Odugbesan, widely known as Oba Femi, announced himself on the biggest stage in spectacular fashion, defeating Brock Lesnar in under five minutes on his WrestleMania 42 debut.
The blockbuster clash quickly turned into a statement performance, as the 27-year-old overpowered the 10-time world champion in a result that stunned fans around the world.
Lesnar started strongly, using his experience and physicality to take early control. But Femi showed remarkable composure, absorbing the pressure before shifting momentum in dramatic fashion. Even after taking an F5, the Nigerian bounced back almost instantly, delivering a thunderous chokeslam before sealing the win with his devastating “Fall From Grace” powerbomb.
In a moment that fueled speculation, Lesnar left his boots in the ring after the match — a symbolic gesture in professional wrestling often associated with retirement.
For Oba Femi, it marks a meteoric rise. Having spent just three months on WWE’s main roster, the former NXT champion has now firmly positioned himself as one of the promotion’s most exciting new forces. Before wrestling, he was a standout track and field athlete, competing in shot put, and joined WWE in 2021 through its NIL programme.
The victory immediately set social media alight, with fans hailing it as one of the biggest WrestleMania shocks in recent memory.
Femi wasn’t done making headlines. During the post-show, he sent a bold message to Roman Reigns, hinting at a potential title challenge and drawing a huge reaction from the crowd.
From Lagos to the grandest stage of them all, Oba Femi’s arrival has been nothing short of explosive—and this could just be the beginning.
