Reason Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar Not Main Eventing WrestleMania 42 Night 1
Reports have emerged on why Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi will not headline WrestleMania 42 Night 1, despite the magnitude of the matchup. Instead, the bout will open Night 2 on
WWE confirmed the official match cards for WrestleMania 42 Night 1 and Night 2 during an appearance by Joe Tessitore on ESPN's Get Up show. The announcement revealed the placement of several high-profile matches across both nights.
Bryan Alvarez addressed the decision on Wrestling Observer Live, explaining WWE's strategy behind the placement. According to Alvarez, the company wants a marquee match airing on ESPN to maximize exposure.
"The reason that Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi is not headlining night one, which it should, if we're being honest, is because it's opening night two. It is going to be on ESPN, free for everybody. They just want a big fight on ESPN."
The ladder match featuring Penta, Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, JD McDonagh and Rey Mysterio will also air on ESPN during Night 2.
The highly anticipated clash between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi has generated massive excitement. It all kicked off when Lesnar laid down an open challenge. Oba Femi stormed onto the scene to a massive reaction, instantly shifting the spotlight. 'The Ruler' then lifted Lesnar and planted him with a devastating “Fall from Grace.”
From that moment on, the road to WrestleMania has been intense. The initial setup was powerful, and every segment that followed only added more fuel to what’s shaping up to be a must-see battle.
