The Lesnar problem is back on our screens
Brock Lesnar is back, but the old aura of invulnerability is missing. Having recently returned to WWE for a short time, Lesnar seems less concerned with crowning achievements and more interested in the paycheck. He recently admitted he returned to work simply to feed his family, stripping away the mythology that usually follows his appearances.
We are watching a performer who has openly stated that his past accolades—UFC titles, NCAA mats, WrestleMania streaks—simply do not matter to him. When you strip the competitive fire from a character whose entire career was built on being the toughest man in the room, you are left with a man going through the motions. This is not the beast who ended the streak in 2014; this is a part-timer who sees the business as a transaction.
Oba Femi is the future the company needs
The recent segment on Raw where Oba Femi handled Lesnar was a clear signal of intent. Femi dropped Lesnar with ease, providing the kind of high-impact visuals that define new stars. While some veterans like Rikishi have already picked Femi to win, the booking logic is even simpler than that. WWE does not feed a rising powerhouse to a temporary talent unless they are planting the seeds for a massive elevation.
The criticism here is valid: Femi is still developing his ring psychology. Putting him in high-stakes matches against someone who is detached from the day-to-day operations of the brand is a gamble. If Lesnar decides he has no interest in selling for the newcomer, the whole segment could fall flat. But the company seems committed to the transition.
The reality of a short-term run
Lesnar is not here for long-term storytelling. He has mentioned that things in the company have gotten significantly softer compared to his earlier runs. That disconnect between his old-school mentality and the current locker room environment is palpable. It will be the defining narrative of these final performances.
The smart money is on Femi going over. It would provide the single biggest win of his career and serve as the passing of the torch. Expect Femi to leverage his raw power to secure a pinfall in under 12 minutes. Lesnar will put him over because he has no reason to care about the finish, and Femi will move into the next phase of his career with a massive scalp to his name.
