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Bully Ray discusses potential Paul Heyman role for Oba Femi

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:54 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Bully Ray discusses potential Paul Heyman role for Oba Femi
Summary

Following Oba Femi's victory over Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Bully Ray speculates that a managerial role for Paul Heyman could benefit Femi. Femi had a brief exchange with Heyman on WWE Raw, where they acknowledged each other's achievements. Bully Ray noted that Femi's mic skills may need development to reach top-tier status alongside wrestlers like Lesnar and Roman Reigns. He mentioned historical examples of babyface pairings working, hinting that this creative direction could be feasible, especially with Lesnar's recent retirement announcement.

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By the Numbers
  • •Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.
  • •Bully Ray suggests Paul Heyman could manage Femi.
  • •Femi and Heyman shared respect on WWE Raw.
  • •Bully Ray emphasizes Femi's need for stronger mic performances.
  • •Lesnar announced his retirement from wrestling recently.
Latest Updates
  • 6:54 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Raw Comments On WWE Raw Angle Involving Oba Femi, Bron Breakker & Paul Heyman
  • 7:07 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Speculates On Whether WWE Will Put Oba Femi & Paul Heyman Together
What they're saying
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Bully Ray's interest is piqued after seeing the angle involving Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman play out on "WWE Raw."

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Bully Ray believes that Oba Femi could benefit from Paul Heyman being his manager following his feud with Brock Lesnar.

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