Oba Femi is confident that his rise in WWE is only just beginning, and he believes the current generation of top stars will soon make way for new names like himself.
Speaking to SHAK Wrestling, the former NXT Champion discussed his transition to the main roster and made it clear that timing is on his side as the company continues to evolve.
“Well, it’s very good because at the end of the day, those old guys, they’re doing their thing. You know, they’re killing it, but at the same time, Father Time always wins. You know, a lot of them are 44, 45, 46. They’re on their way out. They have one foot in the door. So, this is a time for someone like ‘The Ruler’ to come in and, you know, take their place, fulfill destiny. And I’ve built the trust with them. I’ve built the equity in ‘NXT’ with what everything I did with the NXT Championship, all those classic matches I had. And I feel like, you know, when they’ve seen the body of work, they’re like, ‘Okay, we have something here.’ So, I think it’s good that they’re putting that trust in me because I think it’s well deserved,” Femi said.
The current main event scene in WWE features established names such as CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins. However, a new wave of talent is beginning to emerge, including Dominik Mysterio and Bron Breakker, both of whom Femi sees as part of the next generation.
During the interview, Femi was also asked about the possibility of becoming a world champion in his 20s, noting that the last WWE star to achieve that milestone was Bray Wyatt.
“I think the odds are very high [of becoming world champion in his 20s]. They’re stacked in my favor. I’m young, I’m spry, I’m ready, like I’m ready to go, I’m hungry. Hungrier than a lot of these 47-year-olds, I’ll tell you that,” he added.
Femi made it clear that he expects not only himself but also other young stars to reach the top soon, signaling what could be a major shift in WWE’s main event scene in the coming years.
Oba Femi Says Veteran WWE Stars Will Make Way As He Eyes World Title Run
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