When WWE teases a matchup between two rising stars like Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, you’d expect fireworks. Instead, what we got felt more like a damp squib—a missed opportunity wrapped in the guise of a tag team title match. Let me break it down for you, because personally, I think this is a perfect example of WWE’s ongoing struggle to balance hype with delivery.
First, let’s talk about the setup. WWE announced that Femi and Cody Rhodes would challenge Breakker and Austin Theory for the Raw Tag Team Championships on SmackDown. On paper, it sounded like a dream match: two powerhouse athletes finally clashing after months of buildup. But here’s where it gets interesting—the match happened after the show went off the air. Dark matches aren’t uncommon, but for a bout with this much potential, it felt like a slap in the face to fans who weren’t in attendance.
What makes this particularly fascinating is how WWE mishandled the storytelling. Instead of focusing on the Femi-Breakker dynamic, the match devolved into a Rhodes-Theory showcase with Maxxine Dupri’s interference as the cherry on top. Don’t get me wrong, Rhodes and Theory are solid performers, but this wasn’t the story fans were promised. We wanted monsters, not mid-card drama.
The brief interaction between Femi and Breakker—a clothesline over the ropes and a tumble to the floor—felt like a teaser trailer for a movie that’s never coming out. If you take a step back and think about it, this is WWE’s version of King Kong vs. Godzilla reduced to a Vine clip. What this really suggests is that the company is either unsure how to capitalize on these talents or is deliberately dragging out the storyline for future pay-per-views.
One thing that immediately stands out is the disqualification finish. Dupri’s low blow to Rhodes led to a DQ, which is about as anticlimactic as it gets. In my opinion, this was a cop-out. WWE could have used this match to elevate Femi and Breakker, but instead, they opted for a safe, predictable outcome. What many people don’t realize is that these moments are where stars are made—or broken. By playing it safe, WWE risks losing the momentum they’ve built around these two athletes.
The post-match chaos was slightly more engaging, with Femi and Rhodes taking out Theory and Breakker. But even then, it felt rushed and unearned. Femi’s Fall From Grace on Theory was a highlight, but it didn’t make up for the lack of substance in the actual match. This raises a deeper question: Why tease a rivalry if you’re not ready to commit to it?
From my perspective, WWE is stuck in a pattern of overpromising and underdelivering. They’ve been teasing Femi vs. Breakker since SummerSlam, yet all we’ve gotten are crumbs. It’s like they’re afraid to let these two loose in a proper match, which is baffling given their potential. What this really suggests is a larger issue with WWE’s creative direction—they’re great at building anticipation but often fall flat when it’s time to pay it off.
A detail that I find especially interesting is how this match reflects WWE’s treatment of its younger talent. Femi and Breakker are both incredibly gifted, yet they’re being used as side attractions rather than main event players. If WWE wants to build the next generation of stars, they need to give them the spotlight—not just a few minutes in a dark match.
Looking ahead, I can’t help but wonder when (or if) we’ll get the Femi-Breakker match we’ve all been waiting for. Will it be at a major PPV? Or will it continue to be teased until the hype fizzles out? Personally, I think WWE is sitting on a goldmine with these two, but they need to act fast. The wrestling world moves quickly, and fans’ attention spans are shorter than ever.
In the end, this tag team title match felt like a nothing burger—all sizzle, no steak. WWE had the ingredients for something special but chose to serve us leftovers instead. As a fan, it’s frustrating. As an analyst, it’s fascinating to see how a company with so much talent can consistently miss the mark. Here’s hoping they get it right next time, because the WWE Universe deserves better.
