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Oba Femi reflects on receiving a post-match endorsement from Brock Lesnar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Oba Femi reflects on receiving a post-match endorsement from Brock Lesnar

Summary

Oba Femi recently discussed an unexpected moment following his final match against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam earlier this year. After Femi secured a win in the Hell in a Cell encounter, Lesnar returned to the ring to raise Femi's hand and label him the future of the WWE. Femi described the interaction as highly uncharacteristic for Lesnar, noting that even the camera crew appeared surprised by the gesture during the conclusion of Lesnar’s 25-year career. Following the conclusion of that feud, Lesnar has officially retired from professional wrestling. Femi is scheduled to face Bron Breakker during the Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. This upcoming match arrives as Femi continues to build momentum following his high-profile victory at SummerSlam.

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By the Numbers

•Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam.
•Brock Lesnar publicly endorsed Femi as the future of the WWE following their final match.
•The gesture was described by Femi as a rare, out-of-character moment for the retired wrestler.
•Oba Femi will face Bron Breakker at the Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Oba Femi opens up on ‘very out of character’ Brock Lesnar moment at SummerSlam

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Oba Femi was given a ringing endorsement by Brock Lesnar following what is expected to have been the latter’s final ever WWE match. The pair faced off in the third and final match of their feud at SummerSlam earlier this year, going into that clash having previously won one each.
— Yahoo Sports

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