Oba Femi Vows to Retire Brock Lesnar for Good at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31

Nigerian professional wrestler Oba Femi escalated his rivalry with Brock Lesnar on the May 25, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw, signing the contract for their rematch at WWE Clash in Italy and issuing a direct threat to end Lesnar’s in-ring career permanently.

In a confrontational promo segment conducted in the presence of Lesnar’s advocate Paul Heyman, Femi stated his intention was to “kill The Beast” and declared the encounter the “FINAL chapter” of their feud. WWE’s official account highlighted the contract signing, quoting Femi: “This is the FINAL chapter.”

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H added further weight to the build-up, posting on social media on May 25, 2026, and describing the bout as “Possibly the most anticipated rematch EVER!” alongside promotional material for what is being billed as Oba vs. Lesnar 2.

The rivalry originated at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 in April 2026, where Femi defeated Lesnar cleanly in what was framed as a retirement match for the veteran. Lesnar’s emotional in-ring retirement followed a dominant performance from the Nigerian star. However, Lesnar returned unannounced on the May 18 edition of Raw, attacking Femi during an open challenge with multiple suplexes and F-5s in a surprise ambush that reignited hostilities.

Femi opened the most recent Raw episode by addressing that attack before proceeding with the contract signing. In separately shared footage, Lesnar — referring to himself as a “humble retired beast” — stated that the WrestleMania result “didn’t sit right with him” and vowed he would “rule over Oba Femi” when they meet again in Turin.

WWE Clash in Italy is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, and represents the promotion’s first-ever premium live event staged in Italy. The card forms part of WWE’s broader European tour and features several high-profile bouts.

The confirmed match card includes the Femi vs. Lesnar rematch, an Undisputed WWE Championship contest between Cody Rhodes and Gunther, and a Tribal Combat match between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu with significant Bloodline implications. Additional bouts featuring Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and others are expected, with the full card subject to further announcements.

The rematch carries considerable narrative significance for both competitors. For Femi, a second victory over Lesnar could cement his status as one of WWE’s premier attractions, having already toppled one of the company’s most decorated performers at the industry’s marquee event. For Lesnar, the bout represents an opportunity to avenge the WrestleMania loss and justify his unretirement in front of a new European audience.

Reaction on social media has been mixed, with some observers viewing the feud as a strong platform for Femi’s continued rise, while others have questioned whether Lesnar’s return undermines the finality of his WrestleMania retirement and Femi’s momentum in the weeks that followed.