Speaking on Busted Open, Triple H disclosed that Brock Lesnar has taken a personal interest in mentoring rising star Oba Femi behind the scenes. He noted that Lesnar sees something special in the young powerhouse and has become hands-on with his development. According to the WWE Chief Content Officer, Lesnar regularly invites Femi into his locker room during the afternoon, where the two spend hours discussing the wrestling business and the key lessons needed to succeed at the highest level. This guidance, he believes, is helping prepare the next generation of talent to elevate WWE even further.
“He’d probably suplex me for saying this, but Brock is hands-on with Oba Femi. He sees something special there and he’s like, ‘Okay, kid, come with me and I’m going to teach you. Here’s all the things you’ve got to learn.’” “He brings him into his room in the afternoon. They sit for hours and talk about this stuff, right? It’s that level of stuff that brings this next generation up, and I think will take it to the next level.” – Triple H
Oba Femi, born Isaac Odugbesan in Lagos, Nigeria, has made a remarkable transition from collegiate athletics to professional wrestling. After starring in shot put at the University of Alabama, he signed with WWE in 2021 through the company’s NIL program and debuted in NXT the following year. From there, he rapidly ascended by winning the 2023 Breakout Tournament, capturing the NXT North American Championship, and becoming a two-time NXT Champion. Then in 2026, Femi joined the main roster, scored a landmark victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, and captured the King of the Ring tournament, solidifying his status as one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars.
