Latest WWE News: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career, NXT Update on Oba Femi
Bleacher Report provides the latest updates from the WWE Universe, including insights from Roman Reigns, potential WWE ambitions from boxer Tommy Fury, and recent NXT developments concerning Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Possible Future with The Rock
Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on facing Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock at WrestleMania 40 during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina.
Reigns revealed that he was not concerned about the opponent 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… They are trying to stop history from happening. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now."
Originally, after Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, there was an expectation that Rhodes might not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship, suggesting The Rock would fill that role. However, fan pushback led to a change of plans where The Rock turned heel, adopted the moniker "The Final Boss," and aligned himself with Reigns. Together, The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night one of WrestleMania 40, with Rhodes eventually beating Reigns for the title on night two.
When asked about the possibility of a future Reigns vs. The Rock match, Reigns said it depends on fan interest:
"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 at Bad Blood but has not yet clarified his future plans with WWE. With the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring different iterations of The Bloodline, speculation is growing about a potential Rock vs. Reigns showdown.
Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury has expressed interest in exploring a career in professional wrestling with WWE. Fury recently posted a YouTube video showing his backstage visit during WWE’s UK tour, where he met several Superstars, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
Fury commented on the experience:
"It’s been a great night… I look forward to possibly climbing through the ropes one day. Who knows?"
Tommy Fury, 25, is the younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who previously competed once for WWE at Crown Jewel 2019 and made appearances at major WWE events.
Tommy is undefeated in professional boxing with a 10-0 record and is known for defeating Jake Paul. Given Logan Paul’s rising WWE profile and Tommy’s brotherly connection to Tyson, a potential “Fury brothers vs. Paul brothers” storyline could attract mainstream attention if pursued by WWE.
Oba Femi’s Status in NXT: Absent Since Halloween Havoc
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not appeared on NXT television since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Reports from Fightful Select indicate Femi has been missing from recent backstage tapings.
Femi, who debuted on NXT in April 2023, quickly rose to prominence by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding the title for a record 272 days before his loss to D’Angelo.
The reason for Femi’s absence is unclear—whether it’s to recover from injury, repackage his character, or prepare for a main roster call-up remains to be seen. Given his strong track record, Femi is anticipated to be a contender for the NXT Championship upon his return.
Summary
- Roman Reigns emphasized that main event status is what matters most, regardless of opponent, and left the door open for a future match against The Rock.
- Tommy Fury, undefeated boxer and Tyson Fury’s brother, hinted at a possible WWE career after a backstage visit during WWE’s UK tour.
- Oba Femi has been off NXT TV since late October following two losses, with speculation about his next steps in WWE.
WWE fans will be watching closely as these stories develop, especially with major events like Survivor Series and the future direction of WWE’s NXT brand.