Oba Femi Praised Among WWE NXT Call-Ups After Royal Rumble
Oba Femi, the former NXT Champion and current WWE main roster free agent, earned significant recognition for his performance at the recent Royal Rumble. His exceptional showing during the event has led to notable praise from WWE executives.
Performance at Royal Rumble
Femi’s impressive skills were highlighted during a WWE town hall meeting in Stamford, Connecticut. This meeting, hosted by Paul “Triple H” Levesque and TKO President Mark Shapiro, included WWE President Nick Khan and focused on the successes and highlights from the Royal Rumble.
Highlights of Femi’s Royal Rumble Match
- Femi entered the Royal Rumble match as the first participant.
- He achieved a total of five eliminations, starting with Bron Breakker.
- Other eliminated opponents included Rusev, Matt Cardona, Solo Sikoa, and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio.
- Femi had confrontations with Brock Lesnar but was ultimately eliminated by him, being the 18th man eliminated from the match.
Praise from WWE Executives
During the town hall meeting, Oba Femi, along with Je’Von Evans and Sol Ruca, received commendations for their performances in the Royal Rumble matches. WWE executives expressed satisfaction with the overall execution of the event.
Future Implications
Femi’s exchange with Brock Lesnar has sparked speculation about a potential matchup at WrestleMania 42. Although discussions are ongoing, it is not yet confirmed that this encounter will take place.
Should the match occur, it would mark Femi’s debut at WrestleMania and Lesnar’s first appearance on the event since 2023. As fans eagerly anticipate the outcomes, Femi’s rising profile in WWE continues to be a subject of excitement.
