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WWE Raw in Milwaukee featured Oba Femi securing a Money in the Bank match against Bronson Reed, a massive brawl between the Bloodline and The 946, and a shocking heel turn by Jaida Parker. The show also included victories for Lola Vice, Dragon Lee, and Iyo Sky, with Stephanie Vaquer setting up a contender's match for her title.
WWE and AAA held the 'Worlds Collide' event at Chicago's Allstate Arena on September 26, 2026. The card featured a six-person tag team match where CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and El Grande Americano defeated JD McDonagh, Omos, and Dominik Mysterio. Oba Femi subsequently attacked Omos. The event was not broadcast live but will air on YouTube on September 30 to counter AEW's 'Dynamite' programming.
Rumor Roundup notes that WWE reportedly discussed backstage the unscripted Oba Femi elbowing Bronson Reed’s foot off his body on Raw, with some heat and questions about whether it was planned; the piece also covers WWE courting Disney/ESPN, including Orlando events and Disney+ programming ideas, Worlds Collide’s 8 p.m. start to directly compete with AEW All Out in Chicago, Rebel Heart’s Dynamite guests, Triplemania 34 intrigue, and speculation that the Young Bucks could win the AEW World Tag Team Championship later this month in a 3‑way ladder match with FTR and Adam Copeland & Christian Cage.
During WWE RAW on Sept. 7, 2026, Oba Femi brushed Bronson Reed’s foot away amid The Vision’s attack; the unscripted moment drew backstage chatter, with some WWE personnel reportedly unhappy. No punishment announced yet, raising questions about its impact on Femi’s storyline.
WWE.com previews a high-stakes heavyweight bout between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker at Sunday Night's Main Event on Sept. 6, highlighting their first one-on-one clash and the buildup dating to Lesnar’s SummerSlam win, with Paul Heyman helping orchestrate the matchup as the event streams on Peacock and YouTube.
WWE's RAW spoiler rundown indicates Paul Heyman is arranging a match between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker for Sunday Night’s Main Event; the bout isn’t officially announced yet and could change, signaling a heavyweight clash in the works ahead of the show.
Brock Lesnar publicly declared his retirement from professional wrestling on The Pat McAfee Show after his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi in Minneapolis, thanking fans and reflecting on a career that spanned WWE and UFC; his legacy is noted as Vince McMahon-related allegations clouding his reputation.
Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from WWE on The Pat McAfee Show after SummerSlam 2026, where he lost to Oba Femi; he said he’s done competing and everything else, planning to enjoy life, hunting, and supporting his kids’ sports dreams, while thanking fans and organizations including WWE, Dana White, and the University of Minnesota.
After Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the SummerSlam Hell in a Cell main event, Lesnar was moved to WWE’s alumni roster, signaling a hiatus from TV for now though a future return isn’t ruled out. The piece notes there could be one final match in the future, with past discussions of a Gunther matchup referenced.
Raw's Des Moines preview kicks off the nine-week Money in the Bank build with Roman Reigns still dominant; the piece argues only Oba Femi is positioned to challenge him, though a Reigns–Femi clash is likely saved for WrestleMania, leaving other feuds (Big Cass’s return, Liv Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, and Bloodline storylines) to carry Raw toward the pay-per-view.
SummerSlam 2026 delivered a night of blockbuster results and surprise moments: Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell to be hailed as WWE’s future, while Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins in a thriller; Kevin Owens made a shocking return to win the No. 1 Contender slot for the Undisputed WWE Championship; Baron Corbin captured the United States Championship from Trick Williams; Chelsea Green won the Interim WWE Women’s Championship in a Ladder Match; Chad Gable defeated Penta to capture the Intercontinental Title; Liv Morgan retained the Women’s Championship against IYO SKY; Gunther defeated Nick Aldis in his WWE in-ring debut; and CM Punk retained the Undisputed WWE Championship after Randy Orton’s surprise return, among other notable bouts across the two-night event.
Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match that felt underutilized, while SummerSlam Night 1 also delivered Nick Aldis’ in-ring debut, a dramatic Liv Morgan–Iyo Sky Women’s World Championship bout, and a Bella Twins heel turn, all set against rumors of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens returning and an unresolved Punk–Rhodes angle heading to WrestleMania.
Oba Femi stunned Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell clash to win SummerSlam 2026 Night 1, with Lesnar later raising Femi’s hand. A surprise return by Randy Orton cost Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk, while Liv Morgan defended the Women’s title and Gunther defeated Nick Aldis in other Night 1 results.
WWE chief content officer Triple H says WWE is a show rather than a real sport, emphasizing its art form and real physicality. He also reveals Brock Lesnar is mentoring rising star Oba Femi behind the scenes as they gear up for a SummerSlam Hell in a Cell match, highlighting how veterans help the next generation.
Backstage reports claim Triple H was heavily involved in the Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi weigh-in on WWE Raw before SummerSlam, even calling audibles during Oba Femi’s spots. Lesnar weighed in backstage at 303 pounds, the segment opened the show with the weigh-in and no physicality occurred, and the confrontation set up their Hell in a Cell matchup at SummerSlam.