Jim Ross backs Oba Femi to headline WWE WrestleMania 43 over Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker was perceived as a WWE WrestleMania headliner after his official transition to Raw in 2024. This year, Oba Femi changed the dynamics with his main roster debut which quickly escalated into a feud with Brock Lesnar at his first WrestleMania.
On the latest edition of Grilling JR Podcast, Jim Ross discussed Femi being a part of the World Championship picture at WrestleMania 43. He highlighted that his current positioning is impressive and if done right he could also headline the event. Out of Logan Paul, Breakker and Femi, Ross selected the latter to capture the title first.
“He’s (Oba Femi) got a better shot at it than anybody you and I can probably name right now, because he beat the monster. And he’s unique. His look is unique. He’s very impressive in that regard. Oba Femi being the champion at next year’s WrestleMania is going to be dependent upon how fast the company can build total confidence in his ability. He’s got to stay reliable. He’s got to work on his game. He ain’t ready. But you got to run with a guy if you’re making that kind of commitment. And the first commitment they’ve made with him is him beating Brock Lesnar. It’s very possible. I can’t name you anyone currently on the roster that has an extremely better chance of being the champion at WrestleMania next year than Oba right now. He’d be my slight favorite in the horse race.”
Ross cited Paul to be the ‘best worker’ out of the group, and remarked on how wrestling is in Breakker’s DNA, automatically making him a powerful contender.
“The best worker of the group is the Paul kid. He’s the best talent bell to bell. Putting a match together. He’s still going to be perceived as somewhat one dimensional, because the son of a b*tch looks like a Greek god and people draw their assumptions on his physique rather than his fundamental soundness. Breakker is a, I love his game because he’s a legitimate tough athlete that has the pro wrestling DNA flowing through his veins. If I had to make a pick, Oba is going to be one, and maybe Breakker will be one A. But you damn sure don’t want to pass over on Steiner’s kid.”
Femi and Breakker competed on NXT before making their main roster moves. Meanwhile, Paul’s path differed, he was involved in a couple of feuds with Sami Zayn and The Miz before officially transitioning to a full-time WWE star.
At WrestleMania 42, Femi defeated Brock Lesnar, strengthening his stance as ‘the next big thing’ in WWE. Following their match, Lesnar removed his gloves and boots signifying retirement.
Breakker returned at the Premium Live Event after nearly two and a half months away to recover from hernia surgery. He speared Seth Rollins and cost him his match against Gunther at the PLE.
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