Bully Ray says Oba Femi should beat Brock Lesnar when they meet at WWE WrestleMania 42. Ray made his case on the Busted Open podcast, pointing to recent crowd reactions and the need to build new stars.
Match background
The match is set for WWE WrestleMania 42 and will be Oba Femi’s first big singles clash with Brock Lesnar. Oba Femi is a former NXT Champion who has been featured heavily in recent TV segments. Brock Lesnar is a long-time star who has headlined many major shows.
In the last two weeks the pair had a face-to-face that drew a strong reaction from the crowd. That reaction is part of why Bully Ray believes this is the right time to give Oba a big win.
Why Bully Ray wants Oba to win
On the podcast, Ray said Oba Femi is part of the company’s future and that a loss to Lesnar would slow his momentum. “Oba is part of the future of this roster and this company,” Ray said. “It ain’t going to hurt Brock Lesnar to lose.”
Ray argued the WrestleMania match should be the moment WWE commits to Oba as a top star. He also called on WWE to take a chance and back the younger talent, using blunt language to stress his point: “Come on, WWE, take a chance. Show some b**ls.”
What about Brock Lesnar’s status?
There are reports that Lesnar could retire later this year. Ray said a loss to Oba would fit the narrative of Lesnar approaching the end of his career. He suggested the match could show Lesnar confronting his “wrestling mortality.” Ray also noted Lesnar knows the business well and understands what a high-profile loss can mean.
Ray played devil’s advocate briefly, saying WWE might worry fans think Oba is being pushed too fast. But Ray disagrees with that concern, pointing out the crowd’s strong response to their recent confrontation.
How the match could play out
Ray wondered whether the match will be a quick finish or run longer, perhaps up to 10 minutes, with both men showing their best. He said the Garden — a reference to the big arena atmosphere — would be the right place for WWE to give Oba a major win.
Fans will be watching WrestleMania 42 to see if WWE uses the match to elevate a rising star or keeps Lesnar on top. For Bully Ray, the choice is clear: put Oba Femi over and help build the next big name in WWE.
