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Meltzer: Oba Femi Unlikely to Cash In King of the Ring World Title Shot Until Next Year

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1 week ago

July 2, 2026

Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer believes WWE will hold off on using Oba Femi’s world title opportunity earned by winning the King of the Ring tournament, suggesting the company won’t cash it in until next year. Meltzer’s assessment points to a deliberate delay rather than an immediate push to a world title match.

If WWE follows that path, Oba Femi’s title opportunity could be preserved for a larger event or longer-term storyline build, giving the company time to develop his character and placement on the card. The decision, per Meltzer, would signal a careful long-term investment in Femi rather than a sudden main‑event elevation.

Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2206939/dave-meltzer-oba-femi-wwe-world-title-match-wrestlemania/.

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