WWE star Oba Femi discussed various topics with TV Insider, including the differences between being on the main roster and on NXT.
Femi said, “There is a lot more traveling on the main roster. A way bigger audience and platform. I’m glad that everything I was able to do over at NXT happened. I was able to translate to the main roster effortlessly, seamlessly. The crowd has been behind me. They know my schtick. They know what I do. The ruler is here to stay on the main roster.”
On whether anyone helped him to ease into the locker room:
“Nobody in particular on the road. I always have my mentors I go to, like my Ivar’s and my Coach [Matt] Bloom’s, so they have always been there for me. Nobody on the road, though.”
On dealing with the pressure that comes with massive expectations:
“It’s nothing I haven’t done before. I did that my whole NXT run. I’m doing that now. I’m good at dealing with pressure. That’s why I’m here. At least that’s why I think that’s why I’m here. Nothing changes. The same thing that brought me to the dance is the same thing I’m doing here.”
On his comparisons with Brock Lesnar:
“What a run for him. He had two separate runs, and they’ve both been fantastic. It would be really cool to face him. I know the fans have been asking for that match. It’s going to happen one day soon. What a run he has had: UFC champion, multiple-time WWE champion, Royal Rumble winner, dominance. What a way to cap it off by facing “The Ruler.”
