As we move through the first quarter of 2026, Paul Heyman has made headlines by claiming the title of Salesman of the Year, thanks to his compelling promotional style on WWE programming. On a recent episode of Raw, the legendary wrestling promoter not only hyped upcoming WWE content on Netflix but also positioned WrestleMania’s second main event, building excitement among fans.
Heyman, alongside Brock Lesnar, reminded the audience of WWE’s tradition of having two main events at WrestleMania: the championship match and the Undertaker’s Streak. Notably, Lesnar himself famously ended the Undertaker’s undefeated streak, defining him as a main event star for this year’s WrestleMania.
In a bold declaration, Heyman critiqued the wrestling roster, expressing that none currently have the courage to challenge Lesnar, calling out any potential opponents to prepare for an ass-kicking. “You can have all the title matches you want,” he proclaimed, emphasizing that the real main event will be whoever dares to confront Lesnar on wrestling’s grand stage.
Adding further intrigue to the mix, WWE aired a vignette highlighting the impressive skills of Oba Femi, a former NXT Champion and current free agent. The footage showcased Femi’s dominance and hinted at a potential future clash with Rusev. Although both men, at General Manager Adam Pearce’s request, momentarily held off on their confrontation to respect the attention on AJ Styles, Femi’s earlier elimination of Lesnar in this year’s Royal Rumble wasn’t forgotten.
The implications of the paired segments hint strongly at a significant showdown between Femi and Lesnar at WrestleMania. At 48 years old, Lesnar is nearing the twilight of his career, creating the opportunity for a rising star like Femi, a massive 6’6” and over 300-pound powerhouse, to step into Lesnar’s role as the next big thing in wrestling. Femi has shown a mature and professional attitude, focusing on WWE’s vision rather than solely on personal accolades.
Heyman’s strategic thinking extends beyond just this year’s WrestleMania as he has been vocal about future plans for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. He believes that creating a roadmap from the current event in Las Vegas to the upcoming showcase in Saudi Arabia not only makes booking compelling now but also lays the foundation for WrestleManias to come in subsequent years.
With potential star power on the horizon, the buildup to WrestleMania promises an exciting landscape for WWE, where new talents may rise and legacies could be forged, making every match count for the future. The anticipation ahead is set to shake the squared circle like never before.