Braun Strowman has added another layer to the ongoing conversation about a potential feud with Oba Femi, responding to a fan’s suggestion with a joke about WWE’s ability to meet his price.
The exchange unfolded in the comments section of a gym video Strowman posted on Instagram. A fan urged WWE to book a program between the two immediately, writing “We need a storyline with you and OBA stat!!!!!!” Strowman replied directly with a line that was short, pointed, and deliberately about how much truth it contained.
“They can’t afford me lol.”
Strowman has been publicly bullish about Femi in recent months, previously claiming he would squash the undefeated star faster than Goldberg. Femi has continued building momentum since his stunning victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 Night Two in Las Vegas. Reports indicate WWE plans to place him in a program with Roman Reigns as part of the World Heavyweight Championship picture, with Lesnar’s win having established the credibility needed to make that matchup viable.
Strowman has not wrestled since leaving WWE in the summer of 2025 and has described himself as semi-retired from professional wrestling. He remains connected to the company through Everything on the Menu, a cooking show produced by WWE Studios that is set to return for its second season on USA Network on June 5, taking over the 10 p.m. slot currently occupied by SmackDown’s third hour.
Whether his comment about WWE’s budget reflects genuine contract frustration, a negotiating position being played out publicly, or simply a quick joke at his former employer’s expense is impossible to determine. Either way, the idea of Strowman and Femi sharing a program has captured fan imagination, and Strowman is clearly aware of that.