Isaac Odugbesan, known professionally as Oba Femi, born on April 22, 1998, is a Nigerian WWE superstar who transitioned from shot put dominance to NXT championship success. His athletic power and rapid rise make him a standout prospect.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Isaac Odugbesan |
| Date of birth | April 22, 1998 |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of origin | Lagos state |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Professional wrestler, former shot putter |
| Net worth | $200,000–$500,000 (estimated) |
Early Life and Education
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Femi honed his athletic skills locally before U.S. college competition. He studied at the University of Lagos, then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Alabama. He graduated from Alabama in May 2022 with a visual arts degree.
In shot put, he earned multiple Nigerian medals and SEC championships at Alabama, showcasing elite power.
Career
Femi signed with WWE in December 2021 through the NIL program, arriving at the Performance Center in 2022. His televised debut came on NXT Level Up in November 2022, losing to Dante Chen, followed by his NXT debut win over Oro Mensah in April 2023 at Spring Breakin’.
After a TV hiatus, he returned to win the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament final against Riley Osborne on January 2, 2024, at New Year’s Evil, earning a title shot.
On January 9, 2024, he defeated Dragon Lee for the NXT North American Championship, holding it for a record 273 days, the longest reign in title history before losing to D’Angelo on October 8, 2024, during NXT’s CW premiere after a 30-match win streak.
He failed to reclaim it at Halloween Havoc but substituted for injured Eddy Thorpe to win the 2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline on December 7, 2024. This led to victory over Trick Williams and Thorpe in a triple threat at New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025, making him the first NIL graduate to win the NXT Championship.
He held it through major defenses, including standout matches at NXT Stand & Deliver, before vacating it in early 2026 amid main roster call-up buzz, including WrestleMania storylines.
Personal Life
Femi keeps relationships private, with no confirmed partner. His parents are Maria Belleh Odugbesan and Niyi Odugbesan. No public records confirm children.
Championship and achievements
- NXT Championship (2 times, first as NIL pioneer)
- NXT North American Championship (1 time, record 273-day reign)
- 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament winner
- 2024 Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge winner
- NXT Year-End Award: Match of the Year (2024 vs. Dijak and Josh Briggs at Stand & Deliver)
- NXT Year-End Award: Male Superstar of the Year (2024)
- NXT Year-End Award: Match of the Year (2025 vs. Je’Von Evans and Trick Williams at Stand & Deliver)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated #53 in 2024 Top 500 Wrestlers
- SEC Shot Put Champion (2021, 2022 at Alabama)
Net worth
Oba Femi’s net worth is estimated at $200,000–$500,000 as of 2026. This stems from WWE NXT salary ($50,000–$60,000 annually), performance bonuses, merchandise, and early sponsorships, with growth expected on the main roster.
