Who Is Oba Femi? Height, Weight & Background of WWE's Fast-Rising Star
Oba Femi is known in WWE as "The Ruler," a rising star who connected with audiences in NXT, where he became a two-time champion.
Born on April 22, 1998, Femi was just four years old when Brock Lesnar made his WWE debut. That makes their WrestleMania matchup a true generational clash-one that could signal a passing of the torch between two dominant forces.
Oba Femi Is From Nigeria
Oba Femi, whose real name is Isaac Odugbesan, was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. In a recent interview, Oba Femi discussed his upbringing in Nigeria and journey to WWE. Watch the conversation below:
Living outside the United States, Femi often watched WWE programming like Raw and SmackDown after they aired, becoming a fan of stars such as Triple H and The Undertaker.
Oba Femi's Height & Weight
Oba Femi is billed at 6'4", giving him a size advantage against Lesnar. Ahead of WrestleMania 42, he weighed in at 310 pounds, making him roughly 20–25 pounds heavier than Lesnar, who is leaner now than during his peak years.
Prediction for Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
Having followed WrestleMania builds for decades, all signs point to Femi being positioned for a major breakthrough moment.
Several WWE stars weighed in on the match earlier this week. Watch their predictions below:
A win over Lesnar would cement Oba Femi as WWE's newest top star-not just a breakout name, but a central figure for the company's future under TKO.
Looking ahead, a showdown with Roman Reigns feels inevitable. And by next year's WrestleMania, a potential clash between Femi and Bron Breakker could headline as a battle between two of WWE's era-defining stars.
Related: Wild Photo Captures Bron Breakker Flying Before Spear at WrestleMania 42
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM.