WWE walking fine line with ‘retired’ Brock Lesnar’s return for Oba Femi rematch
Brock Lesnar's recent return to WWE has raised questions about his retirement status following his loss to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. Initially, Lesnar appeared to retire in an emotional farewell, but he later returned to attack Femi during an open challenge. This unexpected comeback has left fans and analysts speculating about the authenticity of his retirement announcement.
- ▪Brock Lesnar seemingly retired after losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42.
- ▪His emotional farewell included taking off his gloves and boots in the ring.
- ▪Weeks later, Lesnar returned to WWE to attack Oba Femi during an open challenge.
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Joseph Staszewski WWE walking fine line with ‘retired’ Brock Lesnar’s return for Oba Femi rematch By Joseph Staszewski Published May 27, 2026, 3:51 p.m. ET Brock Lesnar smiles after giving one of his multiple F5's to Oba Femi in a recent episode on Monday night RAW on May 18, 2026 at Greensboro Coliseum. WWE Call it the curious case of Brock Lesnar. We will likely have to wait to get the true story behind what happened after Lesnar lost to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. The emotional combat sports legend took his gloves and boots off in the ring and even put the X up with his arms to seemingly indicate this retirement was not a work.
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