WWE wrestler Oba Femi posted a high-intensity workout video on social media to prepare for his upcoming match against Brock Lesnar [1].
The video serves as a promotional tool to build anticipation for one of the event's most violent stipulations. Because the match takes place inside a steel cage, the physical demands are significantly higher than a standard wrestling bout.
Femi and Lesnar are scheduled to face off in a Hell in a Cell match at WWE SummerSlam 2026 [1]. This marks the first time a Hell in a Cell match has been featured at SummerSlam since 2008 [2].
The rivalry intensified during the July 6 episode of WWE RAW [3], which featured a new nickname for the encounter. Earlier in the summer, reports on June 30 detailed Lesnar's challenge to Femi [4]. That specific episode of RAW was hosted at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where Lesnar appeared alongside Paul Heyman [5].
Femi's social media footage highlights the rigorous training required to compete against Lesnar, a veteran known for his strength and agility. The workout is intended to signal Femi's readiness for the physical toll of the cell match, a structure designed to keep rivals trapped inside until a pinfall or submission occurs.
WWE has positioned this match as a central attraction of the SummerSlam event. By returning the Hell in a Cell stipulation to the show for the first time in nearly two decades, the company is leveraging nostalgia and high-stakes violence to draw viewers [2].
“Oba Femi posted a high-intensity workout video on social media to prepare for his upcoming match against Brock Lesnar”
The return of the Hell in a Cell match to SummerSlam suggests a strategic move by WWE to elevate Oba Femi by pairing him with a legendary figure like Brock Lesnar in a high-profile setting. Using a stipulation not seen at this event since 2008 indicates the company views this specific rivalry as a primary draw for the 2026 event.

