Roman Reigns Discusses The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyeing WWE; NXT Updates on Oba Femi
In recent wrestling news, WWE star Roman Reigns opened up about his experiences and future possibilities regarding matches with The Rock and Cody Rhodes, while boxing sensation Tommy Fury hinted at a potential WWE career. Meanwhile, rumors swirl around former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi’s recent absence from programming.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Future Prospects with The Rock
During an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns shared candid thoughts about the main event scene involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. Reigns addressed the speculation that WWE had oscillated between planning for him to face either The Rock or Rhodes in the highly-anticipated WrestleMania main event.
Asked if he was disappointed to face Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns dismissed the notion, saying the identity of his opponent was secondary to being 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, you know. I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out," Reigns remarked. He emphasized his role defending the top spot and the championship against any challenger determined to "stop history" from unfolding.
The storyline leading to WrestleMania 40 had Rhodes winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially declining to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship. This shift appeared to pave the way for The Rock’s involvement. However, after mixed fan reactions, Rhodes reversed course, prompting The Rock to turn heel—rebranding as “The Final Boss” and forming an alliance with Reigns. The duo defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins during Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, but Rhodes claimed the WWE Championship from Reigns in Night 2’s main event.
Reigns was also asked about a future one-on-one match with The Rock. He indicated that such a bout remains a possibility—contingent 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," he said. The Rock made an unannounced WWE appearance at the Bad Blood event last month but has yet to clarify his next steps. With the scheduled WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring the rival versions of The Bloodline, many speculate this could be another opportunity for The Rock to re-emerge and potentially build toward a showdown with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Signals Potential WWE Ambitions
In a surprising revelation, professional boxer Tommy Fury suggested that he may be considering a future in professional wrestling with WWE. Fury, the younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, posted a video documenting a night spent backstage at WWE’s recent UK tour.
"So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete. All the wrestlers showing love. Big up to Randy Orton. Absolutely amazing guy. Big up to Cody Rhodes, all of them, Gunther, the lot of them," Tommy Fury said. He thanked WWE for the experience and teased, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night."
Tommy Fury boasts an undefeated boxing record and made headlines as the only boxer to defeat Jake Paul. Given his familial connection to Tyson Fury—who competed in WWE’s Crown Jewel event in 2019 and made notable appearances thereafter—Tommy’s potential transition to WWE could generate buzz. A feud or storyline involving the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers, with WWE Superstar Logan Paul among their ranks, could create entertaining, crossover appeal for mainstream audiences.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Speculation
Reports indicate that Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion, has been absent from NXT tapings for approximately a month. After losing the title to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, Femi has not appeared on NXT television nor been reported backstage.
Femi, a former University of Alabama shot put star, burst onto the scene with a dominant winning streak after his televised debut in April 2023. He won the NXT Breakout Tournament and seized the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding it for a record 272 days before his defeat to D’Angelo. Following an unsuccessful rematch, his disappearance has led to speculation ranging from a main roster call-up to a potential injury or strategic break.
If Femi returns, industry insiders believe he is a strong candidate to pursue the NXT Championship and potentially dethrone the current titleholder, Trick Williams.
Conclusion
The WWE Universe continues to buzz with developments surrounding its biggest stars. Roman Reigns remains at the center of major storylines, while new talent like Tommy Fury eye opportunities to make an impact in professional wrestling. Meanwhile, NXT’s evolving landscape, highlighted by the uncertainty around Oba Femi, promises fresh narratives in the coming weeks.
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Written by Mike Chiari for Bleacher Report – November 27, 2024