Roman Reigns Discusses The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career; NXT Star Oba Femi’s Recent Absence
As WWE continues to captivate fans worldwide, several key storylines and developments have emerged involving Roman Reigns, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, prospect Tommy Fury, and NXT’s Oba Femi. Here’s a detailed look at the latest updates from the WWE Universe.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock Match Possibility
Roman Reigns, WWE’s dominant “Tribal Chief,” opened up about his WrestleMania 40 experiences and the evolving situation with The Rock and Cody Rhodes during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina.
Reigns was candid when discussing the headline change for WrestleMania 40 from facing The Rock to facing Cody Rhodes, saying it did not faze him. “It doesn’t matter to me,” said Reigns. “I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with. It didn’t matter who it was. They are trying to stop history from happening and take us off the pinnacle. It was the same task in hand.”
The storyline saw tensions rise after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially refused to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania. The Rock appeared set to take Rhodes’s place, only for fan pushback to cause a reversal. This led to The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and teaming up with Reigns to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. Night 2 then saw Rhodes defeat Reigns for the WWE Championship.
Touching on the highly anticipated but still unrealized Reigns vs. The Rock match, Reigns suggested it could happen if fans demand it loud enough. "If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen," he noted.
The Rock made a surprise return at WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has yet to reveal his future plans or return to television since. With big matches like the upcoming WarGames at Survivor Series, fans speculate The Rock could re-enter the fray, possibly locking horns with his cousin Reigns.
Boxer Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Ambitions
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, has thrown his hat into the pro wrestling ring. During WWE’s recent UK tour, Fury posted a behind-the-scenes vlog showcasing his time at WWE events and interactions with Superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
In the video, Fury expressed gratitude toward WWE and teased a potential future inside the wrestling squared circle: “I look forward to possibly climbing through the ropes one day. Who knows?”
Tommy, with a perfect 10-0 professional boxing record and notable for handing Jake Paul a loss, could bring mainstream crossover appeal to WWE. Given his relation to the Paul brothers — Logan Paul is a WWE Superstar and former United States champion — a possible feud or tag team involving the Fury and Paul brothers could generate significant buzz.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Meanwhile, reports note that Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has been conspicuously absent from NXT tapings for about a month. Following his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, Femi has not been seen backstage or on television, leaving fans and insiders guessing about his status.
Femi, a former NCAA shot put standout from the University of Alabama, debuted on NXT TV in April 2023. His initial run was impressive, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title with a record 272-day reign. After suffering his first televised loss and dropping the title to D’Angelo, Femi also fell short in the rematch at Halloween Havoc.
While no official explanation has been given for his absence, speculation ranges from a potential injury, a main roster call-up in the works, to WWE giving him time off after a couple of difficult losses.
When Femi returns, many predict he will be poised to challenge for the NXT Championship, potentially stepping back into a top contender role thanks to his talent and growing popularity.
In Summary: Roman Reigns remains focused on his legacy and is open to future iconic matches involving The Rock. Tommy Fury is exploring possible WWE opportunities, potentially bridging boxing and wrestling fanbases. Meanwhile, NXT’s Oba Femi’s current absence opens questions about his direction in WWE amid ongoing roster shifts. WWE fans have plenty to anticipate as these narratives unfold in the coming months.