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From throwing Shot Put to the WWE franchise, here's the inspiring journey of Oba Femi taking the WWE NXT by storm.
Nigeria's Oba Femi has made recent headlines for his audacious statement at the ongoing WWE NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
The Nigerian entertainment wrestler defeated a more popular and experienced Myles Borne, with his stature and strength proving to be the difference maker, as he scored the pinfall win to advance to the semi-finals.
Oba Femi's impressive debut victory against Borne wasn't just the highlight of his NXT Breakout fight, but his intimidating statement in his post-fight interview has got WWE fans talking.
When asked what he was bringing to the NXT and the tournament, the former University of Alabama Shot Put athlete left everyone stunned with his reply.
“You see, NXT is lacking in one department severely. And that is the department of brute force. Nobody is brutal anymore. Everybody is soft. Everybody is determined. Everybody’s trying to get to the end by the soft means. But that is exactly what Oba Femi has to offer. That is exactly what I am bringing to the Men’s Breakout Tournament. Brute force,” Oba Femi said when interviewed by Sarah Schreiber.
With his brave words spoken, all eyes are now on him to win the tournament and be the next big thing in WWE NXT.
The WWE NXT Breakout Tournament is a hunt to find the next future star of WWE that will take the franchise to the next level.
Oba Femi's inspiring story from Nigeria to the WWE
Three values Nigerians are known for all over the world are their brilliance, tenacity, and strength.
Oba Femi has embodied these values through his WWE journey, and now there's no stopping him on his way to the top.
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Born in Nigeria as Isaac Odugbesan, he was a budding athlete who won several high school medals in the Shot Put event.
His talent and prowess at throwing the implement earned him a student-athlete scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University, where he won the Conference USA title.
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In the 2019/2020 academic year, Odugbesan transferred to the University of Alabama, making his mark known again by winning back-to-back Shot Put titles at the 2021 and 2022 South Eastern Conference (SEC) Indoor Championships, and additionally won the 2022 outdoor title before graduating.
How Oba Femi joined the WWE franchise
Oba Femi was recruited as a member of the inaugural class of the WWE Next In Line program in 2021. In August 2022, he became employed as a member of NXT’s security team.
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The colossal athlete officially made his WWE TV in-ring debut at the NXT Level Up against Dante Chen, in which he lost the fight.
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Though his official first fight against Chen didn’t end up on a winning note, he showed flashes of brilliance with his skills and strength, affirming he is a big prospect to watch out for in the future.
What next for Oba Femi
If the 'Brute Force' finds a way to win the WWE NXT Breakout Tournament, the talented athlete will officially become an NXT wrestler.
And with his talent and bravery, Oba Femi is tipped to succeed at the highest level of professional wrestling entertainment as a WWE superstar.
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