The big match at WrestleMania 42 will be Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi. WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash says he is fully invested in the feud and offered his take on how the rivalry has grown.
Nash Praises Femi’s Rise
Kevin Nash spoke about the matchup on the Kliq This podcast. He said he liked how WWE pushed Oba Femi and teased a big meeting with Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Nash said Femi made a strong impression in the Rumble and that fans wanted more.
“You know what, I liked [when they put a rocket on Femi] because they pushed him and then they teased him at the Rumble,” Nash said. “Of the guys that got themselves over, I thought he got himself over in the Rumble. People were just like, ‘F***.’ They wanted to see [more].”
Nash added that Lesnar is one of the most dominant figures in the business and has nothing to prove, calling him generous in how he works matches. (Quotes credit: Kliq This, h/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription.)
How the Feud Began
The feud really started at the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble. Oba Femi had a near 40-minute showing. He eliminated five men and looked like a breakout star. The moment came when Femi locked eyes with Brock Lesnar. Lesnar then eliminated Femi from the Rumble.
That faceoff left fans wanting the full match. WWE kept building the story after the Rumble rather than giving the quick payoff, which increased interest in a WrestleMania clash between the two big men.
What Happened After the Rumble
Femi later answered an open challenge from Lesnar on WWE Raw. He answered the challenge and hit Lesnar with a powerbomb, a strong statement that raised the stakes for WrestleMania 42.
There have been other tense moments on Raw. One segment showed Lesnar tossing members of a group around, then Femi coming in. In another interaction, Femi sent Lesnar to the outside of the ring. These segments keep the rivalry hot and make fans wonder how it will end on the big stage.
What to Watch for at WrestleMania 42
The match pits two heavy hitters against each other. Lesnar is an established force in WWE, and Femi has momentum from his long Royal Rumble run and recent Raw moments. The build has mixed a big Rumble showing with surprise attacks and backstage heat to sell the match as a major WrestleMania moment.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Brock Lesnar | Eliminated Oba Femi at the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble; later was answered by Femi during Lesnar’s open challenge on Raw and was powerbombed. |
| Oba Femi | Nearly 40-minute showing at the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, eliminated five men; later returned to answer Lesnar’s open challenge and powerbombed him on Raw. |
