Oba Femi
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Oba Femi's trophy case reflects a meteoric rise. He is a two-time NXT Champion and one-time NXT North American Champion. He won the 2023 NXT Breakout Tournament and the 2024 Iron Survivor Challenge. In 2026, he added the prestigious King of the Ring crown to his resume. His victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 stands as a career highlight, marking him as a top star on Raw.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NCAA Division I All-American (Shot Put)
Honored for top-eight finish at NCAA championships.
NCAA Division I All-American (Shot Put)
Second All-American honor.
SEC Champion (Shot Put, Indoor)
Won the indoor shot put title.
Rankings & Lists
NXT Year-End Award – Men's Competitor of the Year
PWI 500
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated (WWE Edition)
February 2024
The Next Big Thing: Oba Femi's Rise from Shot Put to WWE
Muscle & Fitness
June 2025
The Nigerian Powerhouse: Oba Femi on Strength, Speed, and Main Roster Domination
Records & Feats
First Nigerian-born wrestler to win the King of the Ring
Oba Femi became the first wrestler born in Nigeria to win the King of the Ring tournament in 2026.
Fastest NXT Champion to main roster world title contender
From his NXT Championship win in July 2024 to his WrestleMania 42 main event in April 2026, Femi's rise was one of the fastest in WWE history.