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Jinder Mahal praises Oba Femi ahead of King of the Ring match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Jinder Mahal praises Oba Femi ahead of King of the Ring match

Summary

Jinder Mahal has expressed admiration for WWE star Oba Femi, who is competing in the King of the Ring tournament. Femi, set to face Dominik Mysterio next, has impressed Mahal, who initially doubted his potential during their time in NXT. Femi's evolving persona and entrance have drawn comparisons to UFC's Alex Pereira. The winner of the tournament will receive a title shot at SummerSlam later this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Oba Femi competes in the King of the Ring tournament
•Next match is against Dominik Mysterio
•Jinder Mahal previously doubted Femi's potential
•Mahal is now impressed by Femi's showmanship
•The tournament winner earns a title shot at SummerSlam

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I didn’t see it’: Former WWE star Jinder Mahal has changed his mind about Oba Femi

What they're saying

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Oba Femi is one of the fastest rising stars in the WWE right now, but former champion Jinder Mahal wasn’t always convinced The Ruler would be a success. Femi is currently competing in the King of the Ring tournament and is set to face Dominik Mysterio in the next round.
— Yahoo Sports

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