Brock Lesnar’s Wrestlemania opponent will be “The Ruler.”
Former NXT World Champion Oba Femi will face Lesnar at Wrestlemania 42 next month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The matchup was confirmed during the latest episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.
Femi made a statement on Monday evening, appearing during a segment featuring Seth Rollins and Lesnar. He hit the ring and wiped out Lesnar with a powerbomb, then stood over him to end the segment.
THE RULER IS HERE AND JUST DROPPED BROCK LESNAR! 👑
DId @Obaofwwe just accept Brock Lesnar's Open Challenge for #WrestleMania? pic.twitter.com/hL9UvXmV7O
— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2026
Femi has been built up as a powerhouse since his main roster call-up earlier this year at the Royal Rumble. In his first-ever Wrestlemania appearance, he will face one of the roster’s most prominent big men currently.
Here’s an updated look at the lineup for Wrestlemania 42. It’s worth noting that it hasn’t been revealed which matchups will take place on the first or second night of the show yet.
- Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
- Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s Championship)
- Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (Undisputed WWE Championship)
- Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s World Championship)
- CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
