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Lesnar returns for one more match against Oba Femi in Hell in a Cell; Sami Zayn’s WWE Championship win drew overwhelmingly positive backstage reactions; the roundup also notes 2–4 firings in WWE’s digital department, talk of All In London (with no confirmed match plans), Mike Santana headed to WWE after Slammiversary, and Road Dogg is reportedly moving toward signing with TNA to join the creative team.
Bully Ray says Oba Femi should win the King of the Ring and then face Brock Lesnar instead of chasing the WWE World Championship, predicting Lesnar’s interference will cost him the title and setting up a high-profile feud (potentially with Bron Breakker) after the coronation.
WWE Raw from Turin launches the four-week build to Night of Champions and opens King of the Ring with Oba Femi in a fatal-4‑way, fueling speculation that he’ll lose to set up a SummerSlam rematch with Brock Lesnar while other storylines involving Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio, LA Knight and Becky Lynch continue.
WWE is reportedly outlining a three-match feud between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, with Lesnar winning the immediate rematch and Oba Femi set to capture the final bout to complete the trilogy. Dave Meltzer criticized the booking as a misstep that diminished Femi’s aura, though Femi remains on-track for a major title run after the planned decisive match.
At WWE Clash in Italy, Brock Lesnar defeated Oba Femi after landing seven F-5s, with Femi kicking out of several pins before a final seventh F-5 secured the win and hints at a decisive third match at SummerSlam.
Lesnar isn’t retiring and is set to wrestle at WWE Clash In Italy with more appearances planned afterward; Dave Meltzer says the AEW All In headliner is likely Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay, with Omega winning the Montreal Redemption title and Ospreay taking the Owen Hart Tournament, and Hangman Page vs MJF could also be on the card. Additional whispers include WWE favorites to win Clash In Italy, talk of Santino Marella appearing, Natalya’s memoir movie interest, and AAA/TripleMania plans, plus AEW Double or Nothing yielding strong buy rates.
WWE is walking the line between a retirement storyline and real status as Brock Lesnar, who appeared to retire after WrestleMania 42, returns on Raw to attack Oba Femi, reigniting their feud and fueling debate over whether his 'retired' status is genuine or a work while hinting at a rematch.
The piece argues that Triple H's WWE excels at creating standout moments (Lesnar's return, Femi's WrestleMania win) but fails to attach them to any lasting storyline, causing fan disappointment and risk of disengagement due to lack of follow-up and a clear path forward.
Brock Lesnar explained the WrestleMania 42 retirement on RAW, calling himself retired while vowing to conquer Oba Femi in a rematch at Clash in Italy, a storyline that keeps The Beast active to elevate Femi after his WrestleMania win in Las Vegas.
Missy Hyatt reacted to Brock Lesnar's surprise WWE RAW return (which included an attack on Oba Femi) with a provocative tweet implying he was wooed back via urination videos; the piece notes Lesnar's ongoing appearances despite a sex-trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon by Janel Grant, and references a statement from a spokesperson.
Brock Lesnar made a surprise return on the May 18, 2026 edition of RAW by attacking Oba Femi during his open challenge, delivering multiple F5s. In a backstage segment, Paul Heyman claimed Lesnar was retired but then offered a contract for the biggest rematch in history at Clash in Italy, setting up what could be a blockbuster feud.
Brock Lesnar returned on WWE Raw, ambushing Oba Femi with multiple F5s and prompting a contract for the biggest rematch in history at Clash In Italy on May 31, signaling the end of his surprise retirement storyline.
WWE reportedly plans to shift Brock Lesnar into a fan-favorite role as his retirement storyline unfolds, with one final match potentially set for SummerSlam in Minneapolis to give him a hometown sendoff, even as talk of a real retirement lingers after WrestleMania.
WWE insiders remain uncertain about Brock Lesnar’s retirement. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said some WWE people believe he hasn’t retired yet, though it could happen later this year and might be kept quiet. The plan reportedly favored a continued feud with Oba Femi rather than a one-off WrestleMania loss, with talk of a possible SummerSlam bout in Minnesota against Gunther, though Gunther didn’t comment. Lesnar’s post-match X gesture and Heyman’s emotional Raw promo, plus a rushed tribute video, fueled speculation, but no definitive retirement decision has been made.
Paul Heyman pushed back hard on retirement talk for Brock Lesnar following WrestleMania 42, insisting Lesnar isn’t retiring and could dominate for another 15 years, while dismissing online speculation as irrelevant. WWE hasn’t officially confirmed a retirement, and the emotional sendoff moment at WrestleMania 42 remains a topic of fan debate.