Former WWE Superstar Maven recently shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel regarding the high-profile interaction between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi on the March 2026 episodes of WWE Raw. While many fans and critics praised the segment for its intensity, Maven described the physical exchange and the transition as “a little bit awkward.”
Context of the Segment
The interaction occurred during the build-up to WrestleMania 42, where NXT standout Oba Femi was positioned as a “once-in-a-generation” powerhouse capable of matching Lesnar’s strength.
- The March 16 Segment: After Brock Lesnar cleared the ring of 20 masked men (sent by Seth Rollins), the lights went out. Oba Femi appeared and delivered his finisher, the “Fall From Grace” (Powerbomb), to Lesnar.
- The March 23 Segment: A follow-up brawl saw Oba Femi again getting the better of “The Beast,” slipping out of an F5 attempt and clotheslining Lesnar over the top rope to the floor.
Maven’s Critique
On his channel, Maven—who often breaks down the “business” side of wrestling—pointed out a few reasons why the segment didn’t feel perfectly smooth from a professional’s perspective:
- The Transition: Maven noted that the shift from the Seth Rollins/Paul Heyman storyline to Oba Femi’s surprise arrival felt clunky. He mentioned that Lesnar, “looking for Rollins,” while Femi was already in the ring, created a momentary pause that killed some of the “shock” momentum.
- Physical Chemistry: Maven observed that because Oba Femi is a “true powerhouse,” the way he and Brock had to position themselves for the powerbomb looked slightly stiff. He described it as a moment where two “immovable objects” were trying to find their footing, which can often look awkward on live television compared to a match with a smaller opponent.
- Selling the “Exhaustion”: He also questioned the logic of Lesnar being “too tired” to fight back after suplexing several masked men, noting that for a character like Lesnar, the “lights out” spot and subsequent takedown felt a bit “un-Brock-like.”
Reception and WrestleMania Build
Despite Maven’s technical critique, the segment has been widely regarded as a massive success for Oba Femi. Many analysts have noted that Femi is the first person in years to be presented as a legitimate physical equal to Lesnar, with some fans even arguing that their feud has more “heat” than the WrestleMania main event between Roman Reigns and CM Punk.