Veteran WWE superstar Brock Lesnar exacted his revenge on Nigerian-born wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, known as Oba Femi, in a highly anticipated rematch on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The clash took place at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, and marked a significant moment in the ongoing rivalry between the two athletes.
Lesnar, who had previously lost to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026, where he also announced his retirement, came out aggressively from the start. He delivered four consecutive F-5s in an attempt to end the contest early. However, Femi showed remarkable resilience by kicking out of Lesnar's initial pin attempt.
Lesnar continued his assault, delivering a fifth F-5 before sending Femi crashing through the announce table occupied by Michael Cole and Corey Graves with a sixth. The American wrestling star then hoisted Femi onto his shoulders once more and connected with a seventh F-5, finally securing the pinfall victory.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
WWE fans took to social media to express their disappointment with the outcome, with many questioning the booking decision and the manner of Femi's defeat. Some supporters felt that Oba Femi deserved a stronger showing against the former world champion, while others praised Lesnar's dominant return to the ring.
@AidenVTVV said: "You ruined yet another up and coming beast. You should've had Brock throw everything at him and just collapse being unable to continue."
@VHeart87 wrote: "What a stupid fkn decision. What did this accomplish? They made Lesnar look more dominant here than Oba did at WrestleMania. All this told me was Oba is beatable to ANYONE. Sad."
@WG_RumblePants added: "What a total waste. You had the next big thing and you sacrificed him for nothing. There will inevitably be a third match to settle the score once and for all — probably at Summerslam and probably with a stipulation (cell, cage, last man standing etc) — but it will feel like what it is: a hollow cash grab."
Fan Calls for Rematch
Speaking with Legit.ng, WWE fan Josephine Asemah said the organisers should have allowed Oba Femi to win the match and establish himself as one of the company's leading stars. She expressed disappointment with the result and called for a rematch between the two wrestlers.
"Many fans and spectators expected Oba Femi to win the bout, but unfortunately Brock Lesnar was favoured ahead of him. I really hope they arrange another match between them and ensure the Nigerian comes out victorious so that fans do not lose interest in WWE," Asemah said.
Oba Femi's Next Opponent
WWE appears to be laying the groundwork for a blockbuster showdown after Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi delivered one of the most shocking WrestleMania moments in recent memory, following a dominant victory over Brock Lesnar. Following the match, Femi stepped into the spotlight and addressed the crowd with unmatched confidence, declaring: "Your Ruler has arrived," before dropping the microphone in a moment that electrified the arena.
