WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman recently made a huge comparison. While discussing Oba Femi, Heyman said the rising star reminds him of Roman Reigns. The comments came despite both men currently feuding on WWE television ahead of SummerSlam 2026.
The comments appeared in WWE: Unreal Season 3, Episode 3. The episode followed the 2026 Royal Rumble backstage discussions. WWE officials talked about Oba Femi’s growing role in the company.
Triple H praised Femi’s potential during the creative meeting. He believed a match against Brock Lesnar had huge value. He also called Oba one of WWE’s most legitimate stars. “As you get into the road to WrestleMania, things happen that solidify where you want to go… But you also come out with a firm belief thar Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar is money. If we played our cards correctly, then we could have something white hot… Oba is the most legitimate bad motherf***er that has walked through the door in a while.”
Paul Heyman compares Oba Femi to Roman Reigns
Later, WWE Vice President of Creative Writing Ryan Ward praised Femi’s intensity. Paul Heyman then compared him to Roman Reigns. “He reminds me so much of Roman. ‘Cause when you speak to him, he’s very measured. He classes quickly, and he understands his youth as an asset.”
Triple H also praised Femi’s maturity despite his young age. “He comes across as a f**king grown, mature adult at, how old is he, 28?” The discussion ended with Triple H questioning Femi’s future role. “I almost wonder, do they care? He’s gonna be the guy that f**king comes in, looks like he can beat Brock and when they meet, I don’t know that matters who they are cheering for who they are booing. I think it makes a difference.”
Heyman’s comparison shows how highly WWE views Oba Femi behind the scenes. With a Hell in a Cell match against Brock Lesnar now approaching, Femi has another chance to prove he belongs among WWE’s biggest stars.
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