Oba Femi’s WWE Rise Continues
Oba Femi continues to rise as one of WWE’s brightest young stars, and new reports show that the company already has plans for the rising star. After winning the 2026 King of the Ring tournament, Femi has become one of the hottest names in WWE. The meteoric rise has led many to believe the performer is destined to become WWE’s next big star, but it appears he will be made to wait before being placed in the company’s main-event picture.
WrestleMania Match Plans Revealed
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, while WWE wants to put the undisputed champion and the King of the Ring in the same show, it does not want to put the two in SummerSlam. They are considering making the superstars wrestle each other at Wrestlemania, but it is seen as too big of a deal to occur this year.
Why Femi Chose Brock Lesnar First
As noted by Meltzer, Roman Reigns even acknowledged the young superstar during the most recent WrestleMania night, which suggests they have been working on the angle for some time. Instead of cashing in the prize from winning the prestigious tournament, Femi refused to take the easy way out and faced the Beast Incarnate inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam.
Fans Question WWE’s Long-Term Plan
The decision has shocked many WWE fans because, traditionally speaking, the winner of the tournament is meant to cash in their shot at the world title. It seems that WWE is trying to prolong the rivalry between Femi and Lesnar for as long as possible while keeping the young star’s title chances intact. Although many fans want to see the two superstars go at it again, some people think that WWE overestimated the appeal of the feud and underestimated the risk of losing momentum at a crucial point.
Roman Reigns Feud Could Change Everything
With the right storytelling, this could turn into one of the most anticipated rivalries in the history of the company. Femi has had a brief but sensational rise through WWE’s roster, but a long-term program with a superstar of Lesnar’s caliber could push him into the company’s top heel. In fact, WWE may have The Bloodline interfere in the feud, letting Femi defeat some of the faction’s members before having him finally beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. The feud would capitalize on Reigns’ status as the leader of the powerful alliance while elevating Femi to the status of WWE’s next big name, creating one of the most anticipated shows in recent memory.
Can WWE Deliver on the Big Story?
While it seems like a fantastic plan, it remains to be seen if WWE will be able to keep the story consistent without interference from other superstars. There have been instances where the momentum of similar rivalries has been halted due to injuries, sudden changes in direction, or surprise returns from hiatus. However, if everything goes according to plan, Oba Femi defeating Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania has the potential to define WWE’s modern history. For now, the superstar has had his SummerSlam, and it is up to him to determine what happens next.
