LAS VEGAS, Apr 22 (THE AFRICAN PORTAL) – Former Nigerian track and field athlete Isaac Odugbesan, known in professional wrestling as Oba Femi, defeated Brock Lesnar in his WrestleMania debut, marking a major upset on wrestling’s biggest stage.
The 28-year-old, who had a breakout year in 2025 and earned lots of fans and admirers along the way for being a proud Nigerian, announced himself to the world after defeating 10-time champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Oba Femi, who has rapidly risen in the professional wrestling ranks in recent years, overcame the former world champion in a high-profile bout that drew strong attention from fans.
Lesnar, one of the sport’s most decorated and physically dominant performers, entered the match as the clear favourite, but Oba Femi matched him in strength and pace throughout the contest.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Oba Femi, who transitioned from athletics into professional wrestling and has since built a reputation as one of the sport’s emerging talents.
His win over Lesnar is expected to elevate his standing in the industry and position him for higher-profile matches in the future.
