Steve Carrier on February 23, 2026
The self-proclaimed “badass construction worker” who went viral for threatening wrestling fans isn’t backing down — he’s escalating.
After getting roasted across wrestling social media for his original 36-second rant, the man identified online as James Oja Jr. has now posted multiple follow-up videos on Instagram, shifting his aim from fans to actual pro wrestlers.
Last Wednesday, he went after Brock Lesnar — repeatedly mispronouncing his name as “Bronk” — and accused the former UFC Heavyweight Champion and WWE megastar of being afraid of him.
“Hey, ponytail b*tch. Bronk, it's f*cking Wednesday. When you gonna let me whoop that ass? Yeah, keep running, b*tch. The world sees you're f*cking scared of me.”
If that wasn’t enough, he followed up on Friday with a new target: former UFC fighter and WWE star Matt Riddle. In the video, he mocked Riddle’s MMA career, WWE run, and current independent wrestling appearances.
“Oh, everyone's saying you wouldn't say that to Matt Riddle. So here's to you, Matt Riddle. Yeah, dude. Failed the UFC, failed WWE, came to my job site. Guess what would happen, bud? Yep, fail construction too.”
He continued by taking shots at Riddle’s post-WWE bookings. And then came the direct challenge.
“Good job killing it. 20 seat stadium sellouts for your two dollar wages at some shitty indie show.”
“Don't get your ass beat by a badass construction worker anytime you want some. But I'm not hard to find. So everyone tag that piece of sh*t Boy McGriddle and tell him I'm looking for him. Cuz no wrestlers scare me. Especially fake failed UFC fighters. Yeah f*ck you, McGriddle, you're a b*tch dude.”
On February 23, 2026, he posted yet another video — again calling out both Lesnar and Riddle, claiming their silence proves they’re scared.
“Big shocker. Call out Matt McGriddle and Ponytail Bronk Legsner. And guess what? Both of them don't say sh*t. Yeah, I figured you other wrestlers wouldn't say nothing, but, oh, tough guys, UFC guys. Guess what? Still scared? As you should be, Because I'll come into your little ring, take a sh*t and wipe your nose in it, because you're both my f*cking b*tches now. Yeah, you losers keep running.”
The original video sparked a massive backlash online, with wrestling fans flooding timelines with memes, insults, and fantasy booking scenarios pitting him against everyone from Hornswoggle to Brody King. Instead of backing down, he has now aimed higher — directly at legitimate former UFC fighters with documented combat sports resumes.
As of now, neither Brock Lesnar nor Matt Riddle has responded publicly. The internet roast that began with wrestling fans has now turned into open challenges aimed at some of the most physically dangerous names in the business.
Do you think any wrestler will respond to this, or will this stay in the world of viral social media trash talk? Drop your thoughts below and let us know.
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