After Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Lesnar said he is “the past” without a clear retirement, while WWE aired tributes on Raw and moved him to the Alumni section, leaving his future status uncertain.
Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the SummerSlam main event on Lesnar's hometown stage, signaling WWE's next era as Lesnar calls himself the past and Femi the future. At 28, Femi's rapid rise and wide fan appeal push potential matchups with Roman Reigns and other top storylines, while WWE weighs how to balance his monster persona with fresh, long-term storytelling.
WWE Raw overseas edition started early with a crowd that, overall, delivered strong energy as Oba Femi headlines the build to the King of the Ring final and a potential clash with Roman Reigns. Jey Uso’s promo helped set stakes while Chad Gable’s blunt, accountability-filled apology added emotional weight. The night also featured Paige/RamPaige, Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky, Solo Sikoa’s family turmoil, and The Street Profits’ big win, rounding out a solid show that earned an A- and left fans buzzing for more big matches this summer.
WrestleMania 42 Night Two in Las Vegas delivered a marquee moment as Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar, a chaotic Intercontinental Championship ladder match saw Penta retain, and Trick Williams captured the WWE United States Championship from Sami Zayn, with live, blow-by-blow coverage of the night’s action.