Following Brock Lesnar’s victory over fellow powerhouse Oba Femi in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, many fans are anticipating a one-on-one match between the two at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Although rumors have circulated about this singles bout happening on WWE’s grandest stage, insiders have yet to confirm any official plans.
Despite all the speculation, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray feels it’s premature for a Lesnar vs. Femi clash at WrestleMania 42, particularly since Femi has only recently been promoted to WWE’s main roster. Speaking on “Busted Open Radio,” Ray stated, “In my opinion, it’s too early for Brock and Oba. Oba doesn’t have enough trust in him yet and Brock knows that. It’s going to be very difficult. Right now Oba doesn’t have enough trust in Brock.”
When asked about a suitable replacement to face Lesnar at WrestleMania, Ray pointed to “Ring General” Gunther—someone many analysts, including himself, have long envisioned as a future opponent for “The Beast.” Ray commented, “I don’t know why we couldn’t get two matches from Brock and Gunther. I think we can.” He acknowledged rumors that Gunther might face Lesnar amidst speculation about Lesnar’s retirement plans this year. “I could never say, ‘Absolutely no, they won’t do Brock and Oba.’ I couldn’t say that because they could do that. But I feel it’s too early for Oba regarding the credibility to beat Brock Lesnar. GUNTHER has enough credibility to beat Brock, but Oba still has some ground to cover.”
If quoting any statements from this article, please credit Wrestling Inc.’s “Busted Open Radio” for the transcription.
Fan Take: This perspective from Bully Ray highlights an important aspect of WWE storytelling—building credibility before a huge clash. If WWE wants to truly elevate Oba Femi, they might need to give him more time to develop before putting him in the ring with a legend like Brock Lesnar. This decision could shape the trajectory not only of Oba’s career but also future big-match bookings in WWE.
