Oba Femi shares journey from athletics to WWE stardom
Nigerian wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, known as Oba Femi in WWE, has discussed his move from athletics to professional wrestling. He recently gained attention after a notable victory against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. Oba Femi credits his Nigerian background and athletic discipline for his rapid rise in WWE. He previously excelled in shot put, representing the University of Lagos before moving abroad.
Match highlights
- Oba Femi defeated WWE veteran Brock Lesnar in under five minutes at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
- He absorbed Lesnar’s “F5” and secured the win with a chokeslam and his finishing move, “Fall From Grace.”
- Before WWE, Oba Femi won individual honours in athletics at the National University Games for the University of Lagos.
- He relocated abroad in 2017 and continued his track and field career, winning the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2021 and 2022, and the outdoor title in 2020.
- After a WWE tryout in August 2021, he signed with the company on December 8 under the Next In Line programme.
