A highly anticipated encounter between WWE powerhouses Oba Femi and Bron Breakker in a SmackDown dark match failed to deliver, leaving fans disappointed with a non-conclusion.
- Oba Femi and Cody Rhodes challenged World Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker and Austin Theory.
- The match ended in disqualification following interference by Maxxine Dupri.
- The long-teased collision between Femi and Breakker lasted only a few brief moments.
Following the tension built during Raw in Virginia, WWE promised a heavyweight collision between two of its most imposing young talents, Oba Femi and Bron Breakker. The match took place at Boston’s TD Garden as a dark match following the conclusion of Friday's SmackDown broadcast.
Despite the buildup suggesting a clash of titans, the actual bout felt like a missed opportunity. For the majority of the match, the action centered around the exchange between Cody Rhodes and Austin Theory, leaving the audience waiting for the primary attraction to ignite.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that WWE is attempting to cultivate a new era of 'powerhouse' wrestlers. However, by utilizing a dark match to tease a rivalry without providing a satisfying payoff, the company risks alienating a hardcore fan base that values decisive action over prolonged teasing. The 'King Kong vs. Godzilla' dynamic promised here was barely touched upon.
"Teasing a monster clash and delivering a disqualification is a risky booking strategy that can deflate organic momentum."
Footage obtained from vlogger Matt Kempke reveals that Femi and Breakker finally engaged near the end of the match. Femi managed to clothesline Breakker over the ropes, sending him to the floor. However, the momentum was immediately killed when Maxxine Dupri delivered a low blow to Cody Rhodes, resulting in a disqualification.
The post-match chaos provided slightly more action. While the champions attempted to swarm Rhodes, Femi intervened to stop Breakker from hitting a spear. This led to a sequence where Rhodes hit Theory with a Cross Rhodes, followed by Femi executing a 'Fall From Grace' on Theory, effectively clearing the ring.
Historically, WWE has used dark matches to test chemistry between athletes. While a title change in such a setting is rare, the lack of a significant physical exchange between Femi and Breakker suggests that the company is not yet ready to pull the trigger on a full-scale feud.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Oba Femi & Cody Rhodes | Bron Breakker & Austin Theory | DQ (Disqualification) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Did Oba Femi and Bron Breakker have a full match?
No, they were part of a tag team match where their individual interaction was brief and ended without a winner.
Q2: Who caused the disqualification?
Maxxine Dupri caused the DQ by hitting Cody Rhodes with a low blow.
