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A Nigerian by the name Oba Femi has won a WWE tournament, depicting the true Naija spirit.
Former Nigerian shot put athlete Isaac Odugbesan, now known as Oba Femi, is the champion of a WWE tournament and is set to sign a professional contract with the wrestling entertainment franchise.
Oba Femi defeated Riley Osborne to win the NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament, earning him an automatic contract to sign with the NXT.
He becomes the first Nigerian-born athlete to win the tournament and secure his spot in NXT, where he will gun to rise through the ranks into the league of WWE Raw or Smackdown superstars.
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"This is NOT a boyhood dream come true, this is a man fulfilling everything he was always supposed to be. I’ve never been the underdog," wrote Oba Femi on his Instagram page after his victory.
"Everyone has always expected me to do and be something special, and I’ve ALWAYS delivered. You will never know true pressure until you’re the one that everyone Perceives as THE ONE. I’ve lived with the pressure all my days," he concluded.
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14:59 - 23.11.2022
Meet Oba Femi, the Nigerian-born athlete that is the next big name in WWE
Oba Femi is officially signed to the WWE, and is seen as the next big name in the sport.
Oba Femi's journey through the Breakout Tournament
The 22-year-old made the headlines after overcoming a more popular and experienced Myles Borne to advance to the semi-finals.
His impressive debut victory against Borne wasn't just the highlight of the fight, but his intimidating statement in his post-fight interview that got WWE fans talking.
“You see, NXT is lacking in one department severely. And that is the department of brute force. Nobody is brutal anymore," he said.
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"Everybody is soft. Everybody is determined. Everybody’s trying to get to the end by the soft means. But that is exactly what Oba Femi has to offer. That is exactly what I am bringing to the Men’s Breakout Tournament. Brute force,” concluded Oba Femi when interviewed by Sarah Schreiber on what he was bringing to the NXT.
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00:35 - 15.12.2023
Oba Femi: The 'Brute Force' in WWE NXT who embodies the fighting spirit of a Nigerian
From throwing Shot Put to the WWE franchise, here's the inspiring journey of Oba Femi taking the WWE NXT by storm.
Oba Femi in the NXT and as the future of WWE
The colossal wrestler is already being compared to WWE Hall of Famers Bobby Lashley and Dave Bautista, possessing a combination of their strength and wrestling style.
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If he works his way to the WWE, he will join Giant Omos and Apollos Crews as the Nigerian breeds to become superstars in the wrestling franchise.
Oba Femi is seen to dominate the wrestling world years from now, as his strength, boldness, and technical ability set him apart as a force to be reckoned with in the NXT.
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If he was a success as a college athlete, then he has all it takes to dominate the WWE years from now.
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