Reigns Talks The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career, NXT Rumors Surround Oba Femi
In recent WWE news, Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on WrestleMania 40 and his interactions with both The Rock and Cody Rhodes. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a potential future in WWE, and NXT star Oba Femi has been notably absent from recent tapings, prompting speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Future Prospects with The Rock
During an interview on the SI Media podcast, Roman Reigns discussed the dynamic surrounding the main event of WrestleMania 40. Initially, there was uncertainty whether he would face The Rock or Cody Rhodes as the WWE Champion’s opponent. Reigns revealed that he was unconcerned about who he faced as long as he was in the main event spotlight.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” Reigns said. “They are trying to stop history from happening. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me.”
After Cody Rhodes won the 2024 Royal Rumble, there was confusion as he initially stated he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania, hinting that The Rock would step in. However, fan backlash led to Rhodes changing his mind, and The Rock turned heel, adopting the moniker “The Final Boss” and teaming up with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, but Rhodes overcame Reigns to claim the WWE Championship on Night 2. With a highly anticipated match between The Rock and Reigns yet to happen, Reigns discussed the possibility of a future showdown with his cousin: “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 his surprise return at the recent Bad Blood event but has not publicly revealed his plans since. With the Bloodline factions set to collide in a WarGames match at Survivor Series, speculation grows that The Rock could make another appearance to build toward a future match against Reigns.
Tommy Fury Shows Interest in WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has expressed interest in pursuing professional wrestling with WWE. In a recent YouTube video filmed backstage at a WWE UK event, Fury interacted with WWE Superstars including 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,” Fury said.
At 25 years old, Tommy has established himself in professional boxing with a 10-0 record and is notable for being the only boxer to defeat Jake Paul. Given his connection to the Paul brothers and WWE’s history of crossover stars, Tommy Fury could become a mainstream attraction, potentially even engaging in matches involving Logan Paul, who is an active WWE Superstar.
Oba Femi Absent from NXT Following Recent Losses
Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has been noticeably absent from recent NXT tapings, fueling backstage rumors about his future. According to Fightful Select, Femi has not been seen since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Femi had an impressive run since debuting on NXT television in April 2023. He won the NXT Breakout Tournament, captured the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, and held it for a record 272 days before suffering two consecutive losses to D’Angelo.
Though the exact reason for his absence is unknown, it might be a strategic decision by NXT officials to give Femi time to regroup or possibly prepare him for a main roster promotion. He remains a strong candidate to challenge for the NXT Championship upon his return.
As WWE continues to evolve its storylines and rosters, fans are eager to see what the future holds for Roman Reigns, The Rock, Tommy Fury, and rising stars like Oba Femi. Stay tuned for updates as these stories develop.