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WWE SummerSlam Night One Recap: Brock Lesnar Passes the Torch to Oba Femi as Retirement Rumors Swirl

Bradley Bosch

“THIS signifies the past – this symbolizes the future.” That was Brock Lesnar’s declaration to the Minnesota audience, officially handing the torch to his adversary following their SummerSlam clash.

Brock Lesnar recognized Oba Femi as the future after their match. Lesnar vs. Femi certainly lived up to the hype. The Beast Incarnate, fighting in his hometown, unleashed a series of F5s and German suplexes on Femi, who stubbornly resisted defeat.

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On the other hand, Femi executed his Fall from Grace powerbomb and delivered several chokeslams but ultimately fell short of victory. As the bout escalated, weapons became part of the action. Lesnar smashed through a table and attacked Femi with steel steps and a chair. When that strategy failed, he ripped off the ring cover to expose the wood beneath.

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Lesnar delivered a tombstone piledriver—similar to The Undertaker—on the exposed wood, yet Femi somehow managed to kick out once more. Femi, a graduate of NXT, executed the Fall from Grace again, finally gaining the three-count against Lesnar and achieving a significant victory. Lesnar allowed Femi to relish his moment before stepping back into the ring. He shook Femi’s hand, embraced him, and then took the microphone to declare that he represents the past while Femi signifies the future. Is this the conclusion of Brock Lesnar’s career? Only time will tell.

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Now, let’s summarize the remaining SummerSlam results:

  • Liv Morgan (c) defeated IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Championship. One of Morgan’s standout matches saw her face the elite SKY, culminating with the champion executing Oblivion. After a roll-through by SKY, Morgan secured the victory yet again.
  • Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, and Royce Keys triumphed over The Bloodline (Jimmy & Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu). LA Knight scored the pin after a BFT, but the match primarily showcased Solo Sikoa as a formidable babyface. His rapport with the audience and performance was impressive. The moment is ripe for Sikoa.
  • Gunther emerged victorious over Nick Aldis. Aldis delivered an impressive performance, garnering a “you still got it” chant from the crowd and a standing ovation post-match. Teaming up with Gunther, whose subtle yet impactful style allowed Aldis to shine and left fans eager for more.
  • Fatal Influence outperformed The Bella Twins. This match served to showcase Jacey Jane, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid. They took home the victory, but it was Paige’s highlighted performance that stole the show. Afterward, the Bellas attacked Paige, both due to her pinning and her stepping in to replace Nikki at WrestleMania. Overall, the segment felt mediocre.
  • CM Punk (c) defeated Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed World Heavyweight title. This match took some time to reach its peak, but when it did, it was thrilling to watch. A memorable moment was CM Punk’s miscalculated moonsault attempt, yet both competitors exerted their utmost into the match. A dramatic twist unfolded with Randy Orton’s surprising return, marking his first appearance since WrestleMania.