Nigerian wrestling star, Oba Femi has added another milestone to his rapidly rising WWE career after defeating Jey Uso to win the 2026 King of the Ring tournament at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The victory not only earned Femi the prestigious King of the Ring crown, but also secured him a world championship match at SummerSlam, one of WWE’s biggest annual events.
The highly anticipated final opened the premium live event, with fans inside the Kingdom Arena creating a thunderous atmosphere for both competitors. While Jey Uso entered the match hoping to continue his remarkable run and bring another world title opportunity to The Bloodline, it was Femi who once again proved why many consider him one of WWE’s brightest young stars.
A Dominant Display From “The Ruler”
Despite Jey Uso throwing everything he had at the Nigerian powerhouse, Oba Femi refused to stay down.
Uso connected with several superkicks, a spear, multiple Uso Splashes and even attempted to wear his opponent down with a sleeper hold. For several minutes, it appeared the former world champion had found a way to neutralise Femi’s overwhelming power.
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However, once Femi regained control, the momentum shifted instantly. Using his trademark strength, he punished Uso with crushing strikes before delivering his devastating Fall From Grace powerbomb. The move sealed the victory in under ten minutes and crowned Femi as WWE’s newest King of the Ring.
Following the match, the Nigerian delivered a confident message that reflected the character that has made him one of WWE’s fastest-rising attractions.
“It feels so good to go from The Ruler to being the king,” he declared before reminding the WWE Universe that fate, destiny and his own dominance carried him to the crown.
SummerSlam Decision Now Awaits
Winning the King of the Ring comes with one of WWE’s biggest rewards: a guaranteed world championship opportunity at SummerSlam.
Obafemi has yet to announce which champion he intends to challenge, leaving fans speculating about his next move. With WWE’s championship picture continuing to evolve, possible opponents include some of the company’s biggest names. Regardless of his choice, the Nigerian now finds himself firmly positioned in WWE’s main event scene.
Industry observers have repeatedly praised Obaemi’s rapid development since arriving on the main roster. His combination of athleticism, power and commanding presence has made him one of the promotion’s most protected performers, with many of his victories coming dominantly.
The King of the Ring triumph further reinforces WWE’s long-term confidence in the 28-year-old.
Another Landmark Moment for African Wrestling
Oba Femi’s victory represents another proud moment for Nigerian representation on the global wrestling stage.
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Over the past year, he has steadily transformed from an emerging talent into one of WWE’s most compelling stars. His King of the Ring victory signals that the company sees him as a future face of its main event division.
With SummerSlam now on the horizon, expectations will only continue to grow as fans wait to see which champion will stand across the ring from the newly crowned king. If his performance against Jey Uso is any indication, Oba Femi’s reign may just be the beginning of an even bigger chapter in his WWE journey.
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