Oba Femi became a trending topic on February 28, 2026, after a fan’s meet-and-greet post from WWE Elimination Chamber weekend sparked a heated debate across social media.

The controversy began when a fan shared a photo taken with Femi at the Fanatics Authentic booth inside Chicago’s United Center. While posting the image, the fan expressed disappointment in the interaction, writing:

“My first and last picture with @Obaofwwe.. very disappointing meet and greet 💔. Btw guys it’s not just me he won’t do any special poses with fans.”

Despite the criticism, the photo itself showed Femi smiling with his arm around the fan as they posed in front of the official Elimination Chamber backdrop.

However, the reaction online quickly shifted—largely in defense of the rising WWE star. Many fans and wrestling personalities pushed back on the criticism, arguing that wrestlers are not obligated to do special poses and are already going above and beyond by participating in meet-and-greet sessions. One response summed up the sentiment shared by many:

“He’s smiling and has his arm around you. He’s comfortable smh you should be happy he took a pic with you.”

Another fan directly addressed what they saw as entitlement surrounding meet-and-greet expectations:

“I mean, at least he TOOK THE PHOTO WITH YOU STILL! Stop acting like they’re puppets that must do what you request just because you paid to meet them.”

Others also mentioned that performers have the right to set boundaries, even in fan interaction environments. The situation comes at a time when Oba Femi’s profile in WWE continues to rise rapidly. The 6-foot-6 powerhouse made his main roster debut during the 2026 Royal Rumble and has already picked up momentum with a dominant victory over The Miz on SmackDown. His presence at Elimination Chamber weekend events further highlighted WWE’s growing investment in him as a major star.

While the original post sparked criticism, the overwhelming response online leaned toward supporting Femi and defending his professionalism. The moment ultimately fueled widespread discussion about fan expectations, wrestler boundaries, and the realities of meet-and-greet events.

Do you think fans expect too much from meet-and-greets, or should wrestlers be more open to special pose requests? Share your thoughts below.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

Disqus Comments Loading...
TESTING AD