Oba Femi: the Nigerian wrestler aiming to become WWE's next big star

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Isaac Odugbesan or Oba Femi as he's known in WWE is making waves in the world's largest professional wrestling company. He's a former Track and Field star in the US collegiate system and is a current NXT Champion, which is WWE's developmental branch. He tells the BBC’s Isaac Fanin, how he got involved in wrestling, why the Black Panther movies are important in representing African cultures to a large audience, his hopes in WWE and how he feels about being an inspiration to young people in Africa. Isaac also tells the BBC’s ED Harry about Femi’s background and just how far he could go in WWE. More than the Score is the BBC World Service's daily podcast exploring stories from all over the world of sport. Every Monday to Friday, we're telling stories beyond the scoreline, from athletics to Formula 1, boxing to bobsleigh, and football to the NFL. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes like pole vault titan Mondo Duplantis, boxing royalty Cecilia Braekhus and tennis legend Boris Becker, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from top football scouts to physios who keep NBA stars in peak condition. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels. And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email [email protected], or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore