WWE Updates: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi Rumors in NXT
The WWE Universe continues buzzing with developments as Roman Reigns shares insights on past and potential future opponents, boxing star Tommy Fury hints at a possible wrestling career, and NXT’s Oba Femi has been notably absent from recent programming. Here’s a detailed look at the latest news from WWE.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Main Event and The Rock
In a recent interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, WWE superstar Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience facing Cody Rhodes and discussed the possibility of a future match with his cousin, The Rock.
When asked if he felt disappointed about facing Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns was clear that being in the main event was the top priority. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… It didn’t matter who it [was]. They are trying to stop history from happening,” Reigns explained. His focus was on defending his position as the champion, regardless of the challenger.
Reigns also addressed the back-and-forth nature of the main event build: after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially declined to challenge Reigns, it appeared The Rock would step in. However, following fan backlash, Rhodes reversed course, leading to The Rock turning heel and aligning with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” At WrestleMania 40 Night 1, Reigns and The Rock teamed up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The following night, Rhodes claimed the WWE Championship from Reigns.
Regarding a potential showdown with The Rock in the future, Reigns suggested it’s a definite possibility if fans demand it. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said, acknowledging the WWE’s responsiveness to its audience.
The Rock made a surprise return at WWE Bad Blood last month, though his intentions remain unclear. With major events like Survivor Series featuring marquee matches such as WarGames between factions of The Bloodline, The Rock’s involvement might ramp up, possibly building toward a marquee family clash.
Tommy Fury Teases Interest in Wrestling Career with WWE
Boxing prospect Tommy Fury, younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, appears intrigued by the idea of pursuing professional wrestling in WWE. On Sunday, Fury posted a YouTube video showing highlights from his time backstage during WWE’s UK tour. There, he mingled with WWE stars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
Fury expressed gratitude to WWE and hinted at future involvement, saying: “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?” This statement has sparked speculation about his potential crossover given his sports background and celebrity status.
Tommy Fury is undefeated in boxing (10-0) and famously beat social media star Jake Paul, making him a notable sports personality. Considering Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, is an active WWE Superstar and former United States Champion, a rivalry or tag team scenario involving the Fury and Paul brothers could attract mainstream attention.
His older brother Tyson Fury previously appeared in WWE, most notably winning a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and causing controversy at Clash at the Castle 2022 by knocking out Austin Theory in the crowd to thwart a Money in the Bank cash-in.
Oba Femi Absent from NXT Following Losses
NXT star Oba Femi has reportedly been off WWE television for over a month following his loss of the North American Championship to Tony D’Angelo at NXT Halloween Havoc on October 27. Fightful Select reported no sightings of Femi backstage for recent NXT tapings, with no official update on his condition or status.
After debuting in April 2023, Femi made significant waves by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title, holding it a record-setting 272 days. However, his recent back-to-back losses to D’Angelo might have prompted WWE to give him time away to regroup.
Potential reasons for his absence include injury recovery, a main roster call-up, or a temporary storyline break. Upon return, Femi is expected to be a strong contender, possibly challenging for the NXT Championship and serving as a key figure to eventually dethrone champion Trick Williams.
Summary
Roman Reigns maintains his confidence and openness toward future matches with The Rock despite the recent WrestleMania 40 outcomes. Tommy Fury’s backstage presence and comments suggest a promising wrestling interest that could introduce new crossover storylines. Meanwhile, Oba Femi’s absence from NXT intrigues fans about his next career chapter after an impressive title reign.
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Photo Credit: WWE/Getty Images – Roman Reigns and The Rock after WrestleMania 40 Night 1 main event in Philadelphia, April 6, 2024.