New details have emerged about what happened behind the scenes between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi following their Hell in a Cell main event at WWE SummerSlam 2026. The match, held in Minneapolis, saw Femi defeat Lesnar before the former UFC and WWE Champion publicly endorsed him as the future of the industry. Days later, Lesnar confirmed his retirement, closing the book on his in‑ring career.
Now, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has shed light on what took place backstage after the match — a moment he described as heartfelt and meaningful for everyone involved.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Ray recalled visiting Lesnar’s locker room after the show. He said Lesnar greeted him warmly, and the two spent time reminiscing about their shared history. Paul Heyman soon joined them, adding to the reunion.
Ray then revealed that the night took an emotional turn when Oba Femi arrived at Lesnar’s door.
“There was a knock at the door. And when Brock Lesnar opened that door, who was on the other side? Oba Femi. And why was Oba Femi coming to Brock Lesnar’s locker room? To thank him.”
Ray emphasized that Femi didn’t simply offer a quick handshake or a passing acknowledgment. Instead, he made the effort to visit Lesnar privately and express his appreciation directly.
“Not just the handshake afterwards, ‘Thanks, brother. I appreciate it.’ It’s the going out of the way to come to the veteran’s locker room and show the appreciation.”
Ray noted that the Oba Femi who walked into that locker room was very different from the confident, camera‑ready performer fans see on television. He described him as a respectful young wrestler showing gratitude to the man who had just passed the torch.
“I saw the look on Oba’s face. This was a different person than the Oba Femi in front of the camera. This was the appreciative, younger wrestler coming to pay respect to the veteran who just passed the torch to him.”
The moment underscores the significance of Lesnar’s endorsement at SummerSlam — not just as a storyline gesture, but as a genuine passing of the torch from one of WWE’s most dominant forces to a rising star positioned to carry the company forward.
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