Brock Lesnar Returns to WWE Raw, Sets Rematch With Oba Femi in Italy
In a stunning reversal, Brock Lesnar returned to WWE television on Monday night, attacking Oba Femi just one month after an emotional farewell that appeared to signal his retirement. The assault occurred during the "Monday Night Raw" broadcast in Greensboro, North Carolina, as Femi was preparing to issue his weekly open challenge.
Lesnar sprinted into the ring from behind as Femi made his entrance, catching the reigning champion completely off guard. The former world champion then delivered a series of his signature F5 finishing moves—reported by multiple sources as four consecutive maneuvers—leaving Femi incapacitated on the mat. Lesnar exited the arena to a loud reaction from the crowd, smiling as he departed.
The return directly contradicts the narrative from WrestleMania 42 last month, where Lesnar lost to Femi and subsequently removed his gloves and boots, leaving them in the ring in a symbolic gesture widely interpreted as retirement. His longtime advocate, Paul Heyman, was visibly emotional during that segment, adding to the finality of the moment.
Any confusion was clarified later in Monday's broadcast. Heyman delivered a contract to Raw General Manager Adam Pearce for a...