Oba Femi (Isaac Odugbesan) is a Nigerian wrestler signed to WWE. He is a former two-time NXT Champion and a one-time NXT North American Champion. He was a shot put athlete before joining WWE through the NIL program in 2021. He won the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament and the 2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge.
At the 2026 Royal Rumble, he entered at number one and eliminated five wrestlers before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar. He later began turning into a fan-favorite, facing wrestlers like The Miz and Rusev. On Raw in March 2026, he confronted Lesnar and accepted his challenge for WrestleMania 42 after hitting his Fall From Grace powerbomb.
Oba Femi Awards and Achievements
In Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Oba Femi was ranked No. 14 in the PWI 500 in 2025. This list ranks the top 500 wrestlers in the world each year.
In WWE, he is a two-time NXT Championship winner and a one-time NXT North American Championship holder. He also won the NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament in 2023, which helped him rise quickly in NXT. In 2024, he won the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge.
Femi has also picked up three NXT Year-End Awards. He won Match of the Year in 2024 for his match against Dijak and Josh Briggs at NXT Stand & Deliver. In the same year, he was named Male Superstar of the Year. Then in 2025, he again won Match of the Year for a match against Je’Von Evans and Trick Williams, also at Stand & Deliver.
Oba Femi Championships
Oba Femi first held the WWE NXT North American Championship from January 9, 2024 to October 8, 2024. That reign lasted 273 days, showing long-term dominance. He then moved to the top title, winning the WWE NXT Championship on January 7, 2025. That first reign lasted 263 days until September 27, 2025.
Later, he became NXT Champion again, holding it from December 6, 2025 to January 6, 2026 for 31 days. This made him a two-time champion. He has spent a total of 294 days as NXT Champion across both reigns, along with his 273-day North American title run.
Oba Femi Personal Life
Oba Femi is Nigeria-born and started as a top athlete before joining WWE. Before wrestling, he was a strong track and field athlete. He competed in shot put and did very well in college sports in the United States. He studied at schools like Middle Tennessee State University and later the University of Alabama. During that time, he won major SEC titles in 2021 and 2022, showing his strength and power early on.
His real name is Isaac Odugbesan. He grew up in Nigeria with his family, and both of his parents are Nigerian. His mother, Maria Belleh Odugbesan, is a businesswoman, while his father, Niyi Odugbesan, keeps a private life away from media attention.
After college sports, he moved into wrestling through WWE’s development system. He made a strong impact quickly and showed a style based on power and strength. He has often said he wants to bring “brute force” to wrestling.
He won the NXT Breakout Tournament and later captured the NXT North American Championship. He also went on to win the NXT Championship, becoming one of the fastest rising stars in NXT. He is already seen as a future main roster star, with many expecting him to become a top champion in the future.
Oba Femi Contract
His estimated net worth is between $200,000 and $500,000. This comes mainly from his time in WWE, especially in NXT where he spent most of his run so far.
Most NXT performers earn a base salary around $50,000 to $100,000 per year. His income also includes match bonuses, title bonuses, and merchandise earnings. He has held titles like the NXT Championship and the NXT North American Championship. So his pay would also include extra rewards tied to championship runs.
His contract is likely a developmental-style deal, which means he trains at the Performance Center and works on NXT shows. These contracts usually start with a fixed salary. The salary then increase based on performance and exposure.
FAQs
Q. Which sport did Oba Femi play before wrestling?
A. Oba Femi is a Nigerian WWE wrestler who came through the NIL program in 2021 after being a shot put athlete.
Q. What titles has Oba Femi won in WWE?
A. Oba Femi is a two-time NXT Champion and one-time NXT North American Champion.
Q. What are his major achievements in NXT?
A. Oba Femi won the 2023 NXT Breakout Tournament and the 2024 Iron Survivor Challenge.
Q. What is Oba Femi’s WrestleMania 42 story?
A. Oba Femi confronted Brock Lesnar on Raw in March 2026. He accepted a match for WrestleMania 42 after attacking him with his Fall From Grace powerbomb.
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