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Oba Femi

Oba Femi is a Nigerian professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he has performed on the NXT brand and later on Raw.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Oba Femi is a Nigerian professional wrestler signed to WWE. He is a former two-time NXT Champion and the 2026 King of the Ring.

What it is

Oba Femi is a dominant power wrestler known for his work in WWE's NXT brand before moving to Raw. He debuted in 2022 and quickly rose to prominence, winning the NXT North American Championship and later the NXT Championship twice. His finishing move is Fall from Grace.

Why it matters

Femi's success represents a notable rise for Nigerian talent in WWE. He won the 2024 Men's Iron Survivor Challenge and the 2026 King of the Ring, establishing himself as a top star. His large frame and powerful style make him a unique presence in the ring.

Key details

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Femi was a former shot putter before turning to wrestling. WWE lists him at 6 ft 6 in and 310 lb. He is known as 'The Ruler' and has been covered by Canadian sports outlets due to WWE's popularity in Canada.

In short

  • Nigerian professional wrestler signed to WWE.
  • Two-time NXT Champion and 2026 King of the Ring.
  • Known for his finishing move Fall from Grace.
  • Former shot putter before wrestling.
Canadian angle

Oba Femi has been covered by Canadian-facing sports and entertainment outlets because of WWE’s broad popularity in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Oba Femi?
Oba Femi is a Nigerian professional wrestler signed to WWE. He is known for his run in NXT and for winning multiple championships.
Oba Femi real name
His real name is Torioluwa Oshiumi Isaac Odugbesan.
Oba Femi finisher
His finishing move is Fall from Grace.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oba_Femi
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, nationality, WWE brand, and championship history.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/oba-femi
    Supports: Height, weight, hometown, brand, championships, and official WWE profile information.
  3. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/oba-fami-wwe-raw-superstar-bio
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, height, weight, signature move, and debut year.
  4. Pro Wrestling Fandom — https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Oba_Femi
    Supports: Finishing move and wrestling profile details.