Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Oba Femi delays shot for Hell in a Cell bout with Lesnar

Published 30 June 2026

Professional wrestler Oba Femi has chosen to delay his guaranteed world title shot in order to settle his rivalry with Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam. The decision was announced on the June 29 episode of Monday Night Raw, setting the stage for a high-stakes rubber match at the premium live event scheduled for August 1 and 2 in Minneapolis.

Femi, fresh off his victory in the King of the Ring tournament at the recent Night of Champions event, was expected to challenge either World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns or WWE Champion Sami Zayn at SummerSlam. Instead, his celebration was interrupted by Lesnar, who confronted him about past insults. The confrontation turned physical when Lesnar struck Femi with a low blow followed by his signature F5 maneuver. A furious Femi then challenged Lesnar to a match at SummerSlam, which Lesnar accepted on the condition it be contested inside the Hell in a Cell structure. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce later confirmed with Femi that he was willingly postponing his title opportunity to pursue the grudge match.

The upcoming bout will serve as the decisive third encounter between the two superstars. Their feud began earlier this...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00