Ex-WWE Star Says He’s ‘Very Confident’ Oba Femi Will Beat Brock Lesnar At WrestleMania

Brock Lesnar has helped elevate the careers of many stars in the past, and he could do the same for Oba Femi when they face off at WrestleMania, as per Matt Hardy.

Oba Femi has made a huge impression ever since arriving on the main roster, and will have perhaps the biggest match of his career at WrestleMania, when he goes up against multi-time WWE world champion Brock Lesnar. A win over Lesnar has made careers in the past, and Hardy stated on “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast that it could be the case for Oba, too, if he gets the better of Lesnar.

“I think too this is going to be like a career-defining moment for Oba. I mean, you know, they do this and he beats Brock and you know, it’s a career-defining moment. No doubt about it,” he said.

When host Jon Alba categorically stated that Femi should emerge victorious and there should be no talk of Lesnar beating him, Hardy was confident that WWE would do the right thing and have Femi win his first WrestleMania match. The former AEW star praised the way WWE has presented the former NXT Champion ever since debuting on the main roster earlier this year.

“I’m very confident they will do the right thing,” stated Hardy. “And I think they’ve done so far so good with Oba. And just that angle of him coming out and and and dropping Brock just like that, so quickly and explosively was a big deal for him.”

In the two times that Lesnar and Femi have come face-to-face on “WWE Raw,” the latter has got the better of his experienced opponent, having taken him down on this past week’s show too. And the former NXT Champion is uber confident heading into the all-important clash, going as far as to say that he could retire Lesnar at the show.

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I have to admit, I can’t remember the last time I was this unenthusiastic about WrestleMania, and that includes the years I wasn’t even watching and keeping up the weekly shows consistently. No matter what, I was always excited, but this year feels so different and uninspired. After tonight, I realized we are likely going to be getting the same things over and over for the next three weeks on “Raw” (and likely “SmackDown,” but that’s a different story for a different day) and it’s going to feel even more repetitive and unexciting.

While I love watching Brock Lesnar take a beating from Oba Femi, we have three weeks left of their confrontations. Those hopefully all end with Femi going over, outside of maybe the last one where Lesnar gets the upper hand going into the ‘Mania match, but no matter how you slice it, we get three more segments of Paul Heyman coming out to talk for Lesnar, then a confrontation of some kind. Maybe they’ll switch it up and Femi speaks one week, but even that wouldn’t make things feel any different.

Speaking of Heyman, after he had Seth Rollins arrested tonight, we absolutely have a few more masked men segments moving forward. The men in black hoodies were noticeably absent outside of Rollins himself tonight, so there is a 100% chance that Heyman is terrorized by them, wondering which one is Rollins, for at least a week or two.

The Women’s World Championship match feels like a complete afterthought, which is wild, considering it’s Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan. We’re going to get more backstage brawls between the pair, like we saw last week, and again this week, with Vaquer taking out Morgan on the stage when she made her entrance alongside Dominik Mysterio. It seems like the women have said everything they need to say to one another, so brawling at every chance is really all they have left.

Finally, Roman Reigns and CM Punk will likely continue their run of main event segments going into the “Grandaddy of Them All.” Hopefully things get more interesting, with the angle involving Jey Uso, but after these last few Punk segments (and, alright, the fact I really do not like CM Punk), I don’t have much faith there, either. While I’m really hoping I’m wrong, and we maybe get a Bron Breakker return to spice up the Heyman and Rollins stuff, I don’t foresee a lot of crazy, exciting things happening between now and April 18. We are certainly coasting along on the “Road to WrestleMania,” and it doesn’t feel like WWE is going to put much effort into making it interesting until the big nights roll around.

Written by Daisy Ruth

Roman Reigns Stands Tall Over CM Punk In Chaotic WWE RAW Closing Segment

Roman Reigns Stands Tall Over CM Punk In Chaotic WWE RAW Closing Segment

The March 23 episode of WWE RAW closed with a heated and physical confrontation between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, just weeks before their clash at WrestleMania 42.

Punk opened the segment with a promo aimed directly at Reigns and his family, dismissing them and claiming they could not succeed on their own. He also addressed previous comments about his age, embracing it while mocking Reigns for trying to hide his grey hair. Punk continued to build momentum on the microphone before being interrupted by Jey Uso.

Jey took exception to Punk’s comments and confronted him in the ring. Moments later, Jimmy Uso joined the segment, leading to tension between the brothers as they exchanged words over Punk’s remarks and their family loyalty.

Reigns then made his entrance and immediately took control of the situation, ordering both Usos to leave the ring. Punk used the moment to take another shot, suggesting Reigns would need their help, which only escalated tensions further.

The situation quickly spiraled when Jey charged at Punk, creating an opening for Reigns. Capitalizing on the chaos, Reigns struck Punk with a Superman Punch to the back of the head, dropping him instantly.

Although Reigns initially looked ready to leave, he stopped after encouragement from Jey Uso. That hesitation led to a brutal follow-up, as Reigns returned to the ring and unleashed a spear on Punk before driving him through the announce table with a powerbomb.

The segment ended with Reigns standing tall, sending a clear message ahead of WrestleMania 42. With less than a month to go, the rivalry between Roman Reigns and CM Punk continues to intensify, with both men escalating the physicality and personal stakes each week.

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Update on Royce Keys WWE Status

Update on Royce Keys WWE Status

Update on Royce Keys WWE Status – Royce Keys has not appeared on WWE television since his debut at the Royal Rumble 2026, leading to questions about his status. However, the situation behind the scenes tells a different story.

Despite his absence from RAW and SmackDown shows, Keys remains active within WWE. The former Powerhouse Hobbs is still part of the roster and has been working matches at recent tapings, albeit off television.

Keys has reportedly competed in dark matches against a number of established names, including Nathan Frazer, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, and Rey Fenix. While these appearances have not aired, they serve an important role in helping new talent adjust to WWE’s in-ring style and production environment.

According to PWInsider, this approach is consistent with WWE’s standard process for integrating new performers. Talent often spends time working behind the scenes before being fully introduced on television, allowing them to adapt to the company’s pacing and expectations.

There is also the added context of Keys initially pushing to join the main roster directly rather than going through NXT. That decision may have influenced how WWE is handling his rollout, especially during a busy period on the road to WrestleMania 42.

Creative plans for Keys remain unclear. While there have been indications that vignettes and promotional materials have already been filmed, a separate report from WrestleVotes noted that no firm direction has been finalized at this time. Additionally, speculation linking Keys to a potential WrestleMania tag team match alongside Jelly Roll has been dismissed, at least for now.

Rather than being sidelined, Keys appears to be in a developmental phase within the main roster system. WWE has taken similar approaches with other talents in the past, building familiarity and anticipation before a more prominent on-screen push.

For now, Royce Keys remains active within WWE, even if that work has yet to translate to television appearances.

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Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee Set For WrestleMania 42 After Heated RAW Confrontation

Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee Set For WrestleMania 42 After Heated RAW Confrontation

A major match has been made official for WrestleMania 42 following a tense and personal segment on the March 23 episode of WWE RAW.

Becky Lynch opened the segment by addressing the crowd and questioning their support for AJ Lee. She criticized AJ for being away from WWE for years, while defending her own time off.

“She asks the crowd why they boo her and cheer someone who abandoned them for a decade. Becky says she understands taking breaks—she took ten months off, not ten years—and she did it because the fans were tired of seeing her succeed. She went home to her family, and when she returned, she made a point. She didn’t chase the world title; she went after the Intercontinental Championship to make it the most important title in wrestling. Becky says she is proud of that title and that she made it what it is.”

Lynch then turned her attention to the controversy surrounding the Elimination Chamber, claiming she was robbed of her championship and expressing frustration over AJ’s rise.

“Becky says now she has to watch AJ Lee parade around with the title she was robbed of at Elimination Chamber. She tried to take a break with her family, but her daughter was singing AJ’s theme song, skipping around the house, and shaking her hair ‘like a Jersey skunk.’ Becky says her daughter doesn’t understand that she is the greatest female wrestler.”

AJ Lee then made her way to the ring, prompting Lynch to retreat through the crowd. Standing atop the announce table, AJ fired back with a sharp response.

“AJ grabs a microphone and stands on the announce table. She says Becky likes to fight dirty, but every time they’ve met in the ring, she has walked Becky like a dog. AJ says maybe she needs to embarrass Becky to get her out of her life, maybe she needs to make her tap out on the biggest stage. AJ says she will show why she is the best of her generation, Becky’s generation, and maybe the next. She says she will show why she is Becky’s daughter’s favorite wrestler. AJ accepts the challenge for WrestleMania.”

Lynch had the final word, revealing that the confrontation played directly into her plan.

“Becky says AJ walked right into her trap and calls her a dope. She says AJ can shine Monday to Friday, but WrestleMania is her domain. Becky reminds AJ that the last time she wrestled at WrestleMania, she resigned the next day and disappeared for a decade. Becky says that when she wins her title back at WrestleMania, she will end AJ and the world will never hear from her again.”

With tensions at a boiling point, Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee is now set for WrestleMania 42 in what promises to be one of the most personal matches on the card.

Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee Set For WrestleMania 42 After Heated RAW Confrontation

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