Oba Femi forfeits world title shot for Hell In A Cell match

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.

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