On last week’s WWE Raw, former NXT Champion Oba Femi stunned Brock Lesnar with a Fall from Grace. The moment has drawn millions of views and a lot of talk. Former WWE star Maven Huffman weighed in and said the finish felt awkward.
What happened on Raw
Brock Lesnar issued an open challenge for WrestleMania 42. Oba Femi answered that challenge on Raw and hit Lesnar with a Fall from Grace that left Lesnar down. Seth Rollins was involved earlier in the segment and was chased off before the attack.
The clip of Femi taking out Lesnar has topped 3.5 million views on YouTube in a week. Fans and commentators have debated the booking and the choice to put Lesnar on the receiving end of a major move.
Maven’s reaction
On his YouTube channel, Maven Huffman said he likes Femi’s look but had problems with the way the spot played out. He said, ‘I know nothing about this kid whether he can wrestle. I do know he’s impressive. He’s physically just a monster to look at.’ He added that the timing of the finish did not protect Lesnar’s legacy.
Maven said the camera and timing made it feel odd. He noted that Lesnar had been chasing Seth Rollins out and then the turn to pick Lesnar up came a beat too late. The delay made the move feel ‘a little bit awkward and uncomfortable,’ he said. Credit: Maven Huffman, h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Wider reaction and other notes
The Raw episode earned praise for its roster, especially the women’s division, according to Maven’s review. He also raised concerns about the number of advertisements during the show and said profanity was being censored on the Netflix version.
Fans remain split. Some praised Oba Femi for making a bold statement and answering a major challenge. Others agreed with Maven that Lesnar’s aura needs careful handling and that the timing of big moments matters for how they land with the audience.
Quick facts
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Brock Lesnar | Laid out by Oba Femi on WWE Raw |
| Oba Femi | Hit Lesnar with a Fall from Grace, answered open challenge |
| Seth Rollins | Chased out during the segment |
The segment has set up questions about WrestleMania 42 and how Lesnar will be presented moving forward. WWE will likely face intense fan scrutiny over the booking choices after this moment.
