The match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi is set for WWE WrestleMania 42. Oba Femi, known as The Ruler, accepted the open challenge of the Beast Incarnate on RAW this week after taking him down in the opening segment of the show.
This development has pleased fans who have been eager to see these two stars face off, especially after their encounter in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
Thanks for the submission!
This article explores three WWE stars who, instead of the Nigerian giant, should have answered Brock Lesnar’s open challenge for WrestleMania.
LA Knight
Reports had previously mentioned discussions within WWE about a match between LA Knight and Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania 42. With Femi stepping up to Lesnar’s challenge, it’s clear plans have significantly shifted.
Instead of Oba, LA Knight, also known as the Megastar, should have been the one to respond to the Beast Incarnate’s call for the Showcase of Immortals. Knight has been lacking direction on Monday Night RAW, and answering Lesnar’s challenge could have secured his spot on the WrestleMania card.
However, WWE chose to book Oba against Brock in a WrestleMania match, missing this potential opportunity.
Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins is another notable contender. A rivalry between Brock Lesnar and the Visionary makes perfect sense, especially after Rollins’ confrontation with Paul Heyman on Monday Night RAW.
The confrontation between Lesnar and Rollins on the red brand elicited a huge response from the audience. Given their history, a match between Seth and Brock would likely be a lucrative draw.
Additionally, with Bron Breakker currently injured, Rollins could have been the one to step up to Lesnar’s challenge, rather than Oba Femi.
WWE Legend Stone Cold Steve Austin
There is significant anticipation among fans for Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return and his potential involvement in WrestleMania Vegas.
If WWE intends to bring the esteemed star back this year for Vegas, he should have seized the opportunity to answer Brock’s open challenge for the Shows of Shows. Stone Cold and Lesnar have previously had a tense interaction, notably at WrestleMania XX, where Austin was the special guest referee for the Goldberg vs. Lesnar match.
Another encounter between these two has already garnered substantial online interest.
Read all the hottest WWE news from Sportskeeda by choosing us as your preferred source. Click HERE.
Edited by Angana Roy
