Brock Lesnar Retires After SummerSlam Defeat To Nigeria-Born Oba Femi

WWE icon Brock Lesnar has officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling after suffering a defeat to Nigeria-born superstar Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam 2026.

Lesnar made the announcement during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, describing the emotional contest in his home state of Minnesota as the perfect moment to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career.

“I’m here today to let the world know that I am retired. Saturday was a very emotional day for me,” Lesnar said.

The former WWE and UFC heavyweight champion disclosed that he initially contemplated retirement after losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, but decided to return for one final match because he believed he still had “some fuel left in the tank.”

Bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in combat sports entertainment, Lesnar expressed gratitude to fans around the world for their unwavering support over the years.

He said his journey inside the wrestling ring had reached its conclusion, closing the chapter on a career that saw him dominate both WWE and mixed martial arts as one of the sport’s most formidable competitors.