Brock Lesnars WrestleMania 42 direction has turned into one of WWEs biggest question marks and the latest update makes it clear that plans have already shifted at least once. After Lesnars intense staredown with Oba Femi at the 2026 Royal Rumble, fans immediately assumed WWE was setting up a blockbuster showdown in Las Vegas. The moment was framed like a future main event. Femi entered at number one, lasted 39 minutes, and was ultimately eliminated by Lesnar following a brutal German suplex. Their face-off drew one of the loudest reactions of the entire night. But according to Dave Meltzer, that tease doesnt mean the match is locked in. In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer reported that despite the Royal Rumble setup, nothing was confirmed internally after the event. That revelation immediately changes the conversation. What we know so far: Lesnar vs. Oba Femi was strongly teased at Royal Rumble. Internally, it was not considered a sure thing after the show. In late January, Lesnar was actually listed against LA Knight for WrestleMania. The situation became even clearer during a follow-up discussion on Wrestling Observer Radio, where Meltzer provided expanded context about the original creative direction before plans shifted. At one point, LA Knight was not speculation he was the scheduled opponent. Meltzer also admitted that from a creative standpoint, he personally believed WWE would use Lesnar to elevate Oba Femi on the biggest stage. That quote explains the contrast between what seemed logical creatively and what was actually planned internally. As of now, heres where things stand: Lesnars WrestleMania opponent is not officially announced. The Royal Rumble tease suggests WWE is considering Femi seriously. Internal paperwork in late January listed LA Knight. Meltzer confirms the original scheduled direction has already changed once. WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and while Roman Reigns has already selected CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship match, Lesnars slot on the card remains fluid. Ringside News will continue to provide updates on Lesnars status as infomation becomes available. Do you think WWE should follow through on the Oba Femi tease, or pivot back to the original LA Knight plan? Sound off in the comments and let us know where you stand. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
