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LAS VEGAS – Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar went into their WrestleMania 42 match on Sunday night in what was poised to be a true “showcase for the immortals” even as the former made his debut at the event.
Femi answered Lesnar’s open challenge to face him in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium a few weeks ago. Since then, the two have had several heated skirmishes to build up to what pro wrestling fans expected to be an absolutely snarky affair.
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Oba Femi battles Brock Lesnar during their match at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“Oba” chants filled the air as “The Ruler” came down to the ring. Fans haven’t seen a specimen like him since Lesnar made his WWE debut in 2002. Lesnar received a huge cheer from the crowd as he made his first WrestleMania appearance since WrestleMania 39, where he submitted Omos.
“The Beast Incarnate” locked eyes with Femi as he entered the ring and didn’t take them off him.
The two started by locking horns, trying to see who could gain the advantage first. It was Femi as he clotheslined Lesnar and forced him outside the ring to regroup.
Lesnar eventually pulled Femi outside the ring and did some damage to his back. Lesnar got Femi back in the ring and hit him with three German suplexes. Lesnar seemed to have the upper hand.
As Femi looked to gain some momentum in the match, his running uppercuts turned into an F5 from Lesnar. But Lesnar didn’t cover. Instead, Femi was able to get up and chokeslam Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is introduced before his match against Oba Femi during WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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The move seemed to have startled Lesnar just enough. Femi then hit the Fall from Grace and pinned Lesnar for the incredible victory.
Lesnar was still in the ring and Femi got the applause.
He returned to a seated position and removed his gloves and boots, signaling his retirement from professional wrestling.
“Thanks, Brock!” singing was heard throughout the arena.
Lesnar was in tears as he hugged Paul Heyman and waved to the fans who packed the house.
Paul Heyman hugs Brock Lesnar after Lesnar was defeated in his match against Oba Femi during WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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If it is Lesnar’s last match in WWE, he will retire as a 10-time WWE Champion and two-time Royal Rumble winner. More importantly, he helped establish Femi as one of the top stars in the business.
