Brock Lesnar to retire after huge match at WrestleMania; faction with WWE legend? 4 things Oba Femi can do on RAW and SmackDown
WWE has a once-in-a-generation talent in its hands in Oba Femi, and his ongoing NXT stint is proof of that. It will be interesting to see what the creative team comes up with for him once he receives his main-roster call-up.
During his record-breaking reign as the NXT North American Champion, Oba Femi reigned supreme over many rising stars, both highflyers and powerhouses. So, it's clear that he can put on entertaining bouts against all types of opponents. That should only help his hopes of making it big on the big stage.
Now, with the 26-year-old star nearing his highly-anticipated main-roster call-up with every passing day, let's take a look at four major things he could do once he becomes a member of RAW or SmackDown.
#4 Oba Femi to embark on an acclaimed, record-breaking run as the US Champion
With his dominant NXT North American Title run, the promising Nigerian wrestler proved that he has the personality and skills to keep the fans invested in a lengthy championship reign.
Given Gunther's phenomenal job restoring the Intercontinental Championship's prestige, WWE could trust Oba Femi to do the same for the US Championship. Recently, Logan Paul had a prolonged run as the champion, but his lack of regular defenses made the majority of it quite forgettable.
If Oba Femi gets the opportunity to elevate the status of the US Championship, there's no doubt that he would defend it against every aspirant, no matter where they fall on the card. That would, in turn, do wonders for making the Red, White & Blue belt look like the ultimate prize. The record to beat, in his case, would be 351 days, set by Dean Ambrose in 2013-2014.
#3 26-year-old star to debut as the charismatic enforcer of an underrated heel
WWE's recent surge in popularity is due to a plethora of factors. One of the main ones is the abundance of incredibly likable babyfaces.
On the heel side, WWE has The Bloodline, Gunther, and Drew McIntyre perched at the top of the card. However, it's no secret that there's a need for more believable heels on the stacked roster. That is a problem Oba Femi could solve, and add credibility to the act of another deserving superstar in the process.
If the athletic powerhouse aligns with an underrated heel upon his main-roster call-up, that might speak trouble for the top babyfaces. Furthermore, if Oba Femi is allowed to showcase his bonafide charisma instead of being confined to the role of a mute heater for a talkative heel, the sky would be the limit for such a duo.
#2 The Ruler to become WWE Universe's answer to 'Who'll retire Brock Lesnar?'
The chances of Brock Lesnar wrestling another match in WWE remain up in the air. But that doesn't mean there isn't a slew of dream matches he could be a part of if he showed up again.
Among the list of budding megastars that fans want to see The Beast Incarnate fight, Oba Femi ranks pretty high. The type of monster mash the two powerhouses would be able to deliver would be a talked-about affair for years to come. It's fair to call this potential bout worthy of The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania.
Furthermore, WWE could make a bold move, which would etch Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi in history. The move in question is the sports entertainment giant booking The Ruler to retire the Mayor of Suplex City. Having such a feat on his resume would instantly slot Oba as a permanent main-event star.
#1 310 lb powerhouse to join CM Punk in a possible revival of the Straight Edge Society
It's easy to predict that Oba Femi would be a top player in the future when a legendary wrestling mind like CM Punk has already expressed interest in starting a faction with him.
Being associated with CM Punk upon his WWE main-roster arrival would be the ideal headstart for the Nigerian star. With the Second-City Saint being keen to help out the next generation of stars, it's all but a guarantee that he would make Oba look like a million bucks through his promos and mentoring.
Additionally, starting off on RAW or SmackDown as part of a faction would give Oba Femi more room to polish his craft as the WWE Universe gets familiar with him. Once he's ready, he would then have a clear path to a solo run. He could either turn heel on CM Punk or take a slow-burn babyface route akin to Batista's in 2005.