Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam while Randy Orton returns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
At SummerSlam 2026, Oba Femi secured a major victory over Brock Lesnar in a Hell-in-a-Cell main event, marking the end of their intense feud. Femi's performance was highlighted by resilience, ultimately finishing Lesnar with a Fall From Grace after overcoming multiple signature moves. Post-match, Lesnar acknowledged Femi’s rise, declaring him the future of WWE. Additionally, Randy Orton made a surprise return, attacking Cody Rhodes during his WWE Championship match against CM Punk. Orton's involvement suggested a potential shift in the existing narrative surrounding Rhodes and Punk. Femi, having bested Lesnar, is poised for a significant push towards a world title contending position.
- •Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in a Hell-in-a-Cell match at SummerSlam.
- •Lesnar endorses Femi as the future of WWE after the match.
- •Randy Orton returns, attacking Cody Rhodes during his match against CM Punk.
- •The event drew over 35,000 fans, emphasizing its significance.
- •Femi's win may lead to future title shots, elevating his status.
- 8:39 PMWrestling Inc — Oba Femi After WWE SummerSlam 2026 Win: 'The Future Is Now, And The Future Is Me'
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Randy Orton returns, Lesnar passes the torch to Oba Femi at SummerSlam Saturday
"Oba Femi is no longer the future, he is the right now of the WWE. Oba Femi has been undeniable since arriving on the main roster. He has crowds in every city singing to his wordless entrance and strutting with him to the ring. He has cut amazing promos against some of the best, and is completely believable on the mic. Most importantly, he has now gotten past Brock Lesnar, and no longer has to be restricted to this feud.
"Oba Femi reiterated what Brock Lesnar told the crowd after their WWE SummerSlam Hell in a Cell match, that he is indeed the future of WWE.
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External links- Wrestling IncAug 2, 2026, 8:39 PMOba Femi After WWE SummerSlam 2026 Win: 'The Future Is Now, And The Future Is Me'
Oba Femi reiterated what Brock Lesnar told the crowd after their WWE SummerSlam Hell in a Cell match, that he is indeed the future of WWE.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:25 PMRandy Orton returns, Lesnar passes the torch to Oba Femi at SummerSlam Saturday
Oba Femi is no longer the future, he is the right now of the WWE. Oba Femi has been undeniable since arriving on the main roster. He has crowds in every city singing to his wordless entrance and strutting with him to the ring. He has cut amazing promos against some of the best, and is completely believable on the mic. Most importantly, he has now gotten past Brock Lesnar, and no longer has to be restricted to this feud.
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