Oba Femi wins King of the Ring at WWE Night of Champions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Oba Femi claimed the King of the Ring title by defeating Jey Uso at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 27. WWE previously hinted at a potential victory for Uso, but Femi's performance surprised many. The match showcased significant moments, including Uso's impressive escape from Femi's finisher. As King of the Ring, Femi is now positioned to challenge either world champion at SummerSlam. Speculation surrounds a possible title match against Roman Reigns, with the likelihood of a confrontation with Brock Lesnar also looming.
- •Oba Femi defeats Jey Uso at WWE Night of Champions.
- •Match held in Riyadh on June 27, 2026.
- •Oba Femi wins King of the Ring title.
- •Femi can challenge world champions at SummerSlam.
- •Potential clashes with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are anticipated.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — WWE Night of Champions was the payoff Oba Femi's story desperately needed
"As someone who has been critical of WWE's booking of Oba Femi since WrestleMania, I hold my hands up on this one — they may have just redeemed themselves.
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