Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; NXT’s Oba Femi Absent
Bleacher Report brings the latest updates from the WWE universe, including Roman Reigns’ insights on WrestleMania 40 opponents, Tommy Fury’s potential WWE ambitions, and rumors surrounding NXT star Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Opens Up About WrestleMania 40 and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes
WWE superstar Roman Reigns recently spoke candidly on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina about his WrestleMania 40 experience and the shifting plans that saw him face Cody Rhodes rather than The Rock as initially speculated.
Reigns emphasized that his priority was simply being in the main event, regardless of who his opponent was. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with. It’s where we just need to get there and defend this thing. It didn’t matter who it was,” said Reigns. He discussed how both Rhodes and The Rock were trying to “stop history” by chasing his championship reign.
The storyline evolved after Rhodes won the 2024 Royal Rumble but initially declined to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania, paving the way for The Rock’s WWE return. However, fan backlash led to a reversal, with Rhodes eventually taking on Reigns for the WWE Championship on Night 2 of WrestleMania, while The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1. Rhodes ultimately captured the title from Reigns, a memorable moment for the WWE universe.
Looking ahead, Reigns did not rule out a future match with The Rock, also known as “The People’s Champ,” if fans demand it. He said, “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.” The Rock made an unannounced return during WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has remained mostly absent from programming since. With the upcoming Survivor Series featuring a WarGames match involving The Bloodline, The Rock’s involvement could signal the beginning of a potential showdown with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother to former world heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, has teased the possibility of breaking into professional wrestling with WWE. On a recent YouTube vlog filmed backstage at a WWE UK show, Fury expressed his admiration for WWE superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” Fury shared.
Tommy Fury, who is undefeated in boxing with a 10-0 record, including a notable victory over Jake Paul, could bring star power given his connection to the Paul family and crossover appeal. His brother Tyson also dabbled in wrestling, competing once at WWE’s Crown Jewel in 2019 and making memorable appearances since. There is speculation that Tommy Fury could eventually enter WWE as a rival or ally in storylines involving Logan Paul, who is a WWE Superstar and former United States Champion.
NXT Star Oba Femi Not Seen Recently; Future Plans Unclear
Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion and breakout star, has been noticeably absent from NXT tapings and television for the past month, according to Fightful Select. Since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, there have been no reports of his involvement in ongoing NXT programming.
Femi, who had a strong run after debuting in April 2023—including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and a record 272-day title reign—suffered setbacks with consecutive losses to D’Angelo. The reasons for his absence remain unknown, with possibilities ranging from injury, creative direction to an eventual call-up to WWE’s main roster.
If and when Femi returns, insiders believe he will be positioned as a top contender for the NXT Championship and may be the perfect candidate to challenge current champion Trick Williams.
Summary
Roman Reigns remains focused on main-event status despite WrestleMania 40 opponent changes and hints at a future match with The Rock based on fan demand. Tommy Fury is considering entering WWE, following family footsteps and leveraging his boxing fame. Meanwhile, NXT’s Oba Femi has been off WWE programming after recent losses, leaving fans guessing about his next move.
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