Brock Lesnar is back — and while he’s been largely quiet since his explosive return at SummerSlam 2025, that’s about to change. WWE has officially confirmed The Beast Incarnate will appear live on Netflix’s Monday Night Raw in Atlanta on February 23, and fans are already buzzing about what that could mean for WrestleMania 42.
Could his next target be rising powerhouse Oba Femi? The seeds have been planted — and the Road to WrestleMania is wide open.
Brock Lesnar’s Return: A Quick Recap
After a long hiatus, Brock Lesnar made a thunderous return at SummerSlam 2025, interrupting the post-match celebrations between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Following Cody’s successful defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship, Lesnar blindsided Cena with a brutal F-5, signaling he wasn’t back just for appearances — he was back for dominance.
That confrontation led to a match at WrestlePalooza 2025, where Lesnar decimated Cena with eight F-5s, leaving no doubt that The Beast was fully recharged.
Lesnar Joins The Vision at Survivor Series
In November 2025, Lesnar made another rare appearance on Raw and surprisingly aligned himself with The Vision faction and Drew McIntyre. The trio competed at Survivor Series WarGames, picking up the win thanks to assistance from a mystery masked man — later revealed to be Austin Theory.
This alliance hasn’t seen much follow-up since, but with WrestleMania approaching, it could resurface — or splinter.
Royal Rumble 2026: A New Rival Emerges?
Lesnar called into The Pat McAfee Show ahead of the 2026 Royal Rumble, confidently declaring he would enter and win. Though he didn’t take the victory, entering at #22, he did notch three eliminations and made a lasting impression.
Most notably, Lesnar and Oba Femi — the towering, former NXT standout and now rising main roster threat — had a tense face-off during the match. While they didn’t come to blows, their interaction teased a potential blockbuster clash.
With WWE now pushing Oba Femi as a future main-event force, a match against Lesnar could be a passing-of-the-torch moment — or simply a brutal battle of two dominant forces.
Is Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar Happening at WrestleMania 42?
It’s not confirmed yet, but all signs are pointing that way:
- Their Royal Rumble moment felt intentional
- Lesnar’s surprise Atlanta appearance is timed perfectly to start a WrestleMania program
- Oba Femi has momentum, and WWE is known to use Lesnar to elevate rising stars on the biggest stages
If Oba Femi is in Atlanta on February 23, fans should expect fireworks.
What Can Fans Expect on February 23?
Here’s what to watch for on Lesnar’s return to Monday Night Raw in Atlanta:
- A confrontation with Oba Femi
- A possible challenge for WrestleMania 42
- Fallout or continuation of Lesnar’s alignment with The Vision
- Or perhaps a new surprise direction entirely
One thing is certain: When Brock Lesnar shows up, things change fast.
From his shocking return to his slow-burn storylines, Lesnar continues to prove why he remains one of WWE’s most compelling attractions. With WrestleMania 42 just weeks away, Atlanta could be the moment that sets up his next unforgettable chapter — and a potential war with the future in Oba Femi.
