Oba Femi Set for WWE SmackDown Spotlight and King of the Ring Hype

Nigerian superstar Oba Femi, the 2026 King of the Ring winner, has been highlighted by WWE Hall‑of‑Famer Mark Henry as being "equal to Roman Reigns" in popularity and talent. Since debuting at the Royal Rumble, Femi has defeated several former world champions and is slated for a prominent appearance on WWE Friday Night SmackDown on July 10.

The episode will stream live from Oklahoma City and can be watched for free via a DIRECTV trial or Sling’s streaming packages that carry USA Network. The card includes new WWE Champion CM Punk, a non‑title bout between U.S. Champion Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes, a Finn Balor vs Tama Tonga match, and the scheduled Oba Femi cameo. Earlier WWE events featuring Femi took place at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.