Oba Femi Brock Lesnar WrestleMania win shocks fans as Nigerian wrestler defeats WWE legend in under five minutes at WrestleMania 42

Nigerian professional wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, delivered a sensational performance on Sunday, April 20, 2026, at WrestleMania 42 in the United States, defeating WWE veteran Brock Lesnar in under five minutes in his debut appearance at the flagship event.

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Oba Femi WrestleMania win stunned fans inside the arena and online, as the 27-year-old Nigerian powerhouse overpowered the 10-time WWE Champion in a decisive and dramatic encounter.

The match opened with both wrestlers exchanging early displays of strength, with Lesnar briefly taking control through a series of aggressive attacks that reflected his vast experience in the ring.

However, Femi absorbed the pressure and shifted the momentum with remarkable composure, countering Lesnar’s offence and asserting dominance as the bout progressed.

Lesnar managed to land his signature F5, but Femi quickly recovered and responded with a chokeslam before sealing the contest with his finishing move, “Fall From Grace,” a sit-out powerbomb that secured the pinfall victory.

The WrestleMania win immediately became a major talking point across social media, with fans reacting to what many described as a shocking upset on wrestling’s biggest stage.

In a symbolic moment after the match, Lesnar removed his wrestling gear in the ring, a gesture widely interpreted within professional wrestling circles as a possible sign of retirement.

Oba Femi shocks WWE fans with stunning Brock Lesnar win

Femi, also known as “The Ruler,” is a former NXT Champion and has rapidly risen through WWE’s ranks since joining the main roster just months ago, further cementing his status as one of the company’s fastest-rising stars.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Femi previously competed in athletics before transitioning into professional wrestling through WWE’s talent development programme, where he quickly built an impressive résumé.

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Following his victory, Femi addressed fans during the post-show segment, hinting at future ambitions that included a potential challenge for top championship honours before the end of the year.