Oba Femi forfeits world title shot for Hell In A Cell match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Oba Femi forfeited his WWE World Title opportunity, earned by winning the King of the Ring, to face Brock Lesnar in a Hell In A Cell match at SummerSlam on August 6, 2026. This decision has disappointed many fans who believed the tournament's outcome should lead to a championship match. Dave Meltzer speculates that Femi will instead receive his title shot at WrestleMania next year, citing ongoing narratives between Femi and Roman Reigns as a potential main event. Femi's current battle with Lesnar marks their third encounter in 2026, while Roman Reigns will defend his championship against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam.
- •Oba Femi won King of the Ring but forfeited title shot.
- •Femi will face Brock Lesnar in a Hell In A Cell match.
- •Dave Meltzer predicts Femi's title shot at WrestleMania next year.
- •Roman Reigns will defend his title against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam.
- 4:45 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Speculates On When Oba Femi Will Get His WWE World Title Match
"Dave Meltzer believes that Oba Femi won't use his world title opportunity for winning the King of the Ring tournament until next year.
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