WWE Updates: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career, and Oba Femi’s NXT Status
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Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Talks Potential Match with The Rock
In an in-depth interview on the SI Media podcast, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience against Cody Rhodes and the intriguing possibility of a future match with his cousin, The Rock.
Reigns revealed he was indifferent about facing Rhodes or The Rock at WrestleMania, emphasizing that being in the main event was what truly mattered to him. He stated, “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… It was the same task in hand for me.” Reigns acknowledged that both opponents were attempting to prevent him from making history at the pinnacle of WWE.
The storyline leading up to WrestleMania 40 saw multiple shifts; initially, Rhodes won the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble and declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship. This pivoted WWE’s plans toward The Rock stepping into the spotlight. After fans reacted negatively to the sudden change, Rhodes reversed his stance, leading to The Rock turning heel as "The Final Boss," joining forces with Reigns. This culminated in a Night 1 main event where The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins, followed by Rhodes overcoming Reigns for the WWE Championship on Night 2. When asked about the long-anticipated showdown between The Rock and Reigns, Roman expressed openness to the idea, contingent on fan enthusiasm: “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 a surprise return at WWE Bad Blood last month but has not yet clarified his plans. With the upcoming Survivor Series featuring a WarGames match that pits different versions of The Bloodline against each other, The Rock’s presence could add significant intrigue and possibly build towards a future clash.
Tommy Fury Drops Hints About Joining WWE
Boxing sensation Tommy Fury appeared backstage at a recent WWE UK event and hinted at a potential future in professional wrestling. In a YouTube video posted Sunday, Fury expressed enthusiasm for WWE, saying, “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.” He praised WWE Superstars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther for their hospitality.
At 25 years old, Tommy is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, a former world heavyweight boxing champion who has had brief WWE involvement, notably winning a match against Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2019 and disrupting an Austin Theory Money in the Bank cash-in in 2022. Tommy Fury boasts an undefeated professional boxing record of 10-0 and is known for handing Jake Paul his first boxing loss. Given his connections with the Paul family and his athletic charisma, Fury could be positioned well for storylines alongside WWE Superstar Logan Paul or even as part of a tag team involving the Fury and Paul brothers, appealing to a broader audience.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not appeared at NXT tapings since his loss at Halloween Havoc on October 27, where he was defeated by Tony D’Angelo. Reports from Fightful Select indicate there is no backstage word on Femi’s current status.
After debuting on NXT television in April 2023, Femi quickly rose through the ranks, winning the prestigious NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the NXT North American Championship from Dragon Lee. His record 272-day title reign ended last month, followed by a rematch loss to D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc.
While no official reason for Femi’s absence has been provided, possibilities range from a strategic break to recover from recent defeats, preparation for a main roster call-up, or dealing with injuries. Upon his return, Femi is considered a strong contender to challenge for the NXT Championship and is regarded as a prime candidate to dethrone current champion Trick Williams.
Looking Ahead
The WWE Universe will be watching closely as these storylines develop. Roman Reigns’ openness to a marquee match with The Rock, Tommy Fury’s potential wrestling crossover, and Oba Femi’s mysterious NXT absence all add layers of intrigue to WWE’s evolving narrative landscape.
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Photo Caption: The Rock and Roman Reigns after their WrestleMania 40 victory over Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, April 6, 2024, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (WWE/Getty Images).