WWE Universe Update: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE, Oba Femi’s NXT Absence
The WWE landscape continues to evolve with significant developments involving some of the company’s top stars and promising talents. Here’s the latest update on Roman Reigns’ comments about The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxer Tommy Fury’s hints at a WWE future, and rumors surrounding NXT’s former North American Champion Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents: The Rock and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on the main-event booking decisions at WrestleMania 40 during a recent appearance on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina. The discussion notably focused on his matchup against Cody Rhodes, which replaced the initially teased bout against his cousin, The Rock.
When asked if he was disappointed to face Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns was unconcerned, emphasizing the importance of 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… It was the same task in hand for me," Reigns explained, referring to defending the WWE Championship against challengers seeking to end his historic reign.
The storyline saw some twists in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40. After Rhodes won the men’s 2024 Royal Rumble, he initially declined a title shot against Reigns, leading to speculation that The Rock would challenge Reigns at the event. However, negative fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse course, culminating in a heel turn for The Rock, who adopted the moniker “The Final Boss” and aligned with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, but Rhodes ultimately overcame Reigns on Night 2 to capture the WWE Championship.
Looking ahead, Reigns did not rule out a future encounter with The Rock, stating that such a match could happen if fans vocally demanded it. "If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen," he remarked. The Rock made a surprise return at WWE’s Bad Blood event but hasn’t clarified his future intentions with the company since.
With the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring new and original versions of The Bloodline, many are eager to see whether The Rock will reappear and possibly build momentum toward a marquee clash with Reigns, adding another chapter to their family rivalry.
Tommy Fury Teases Interest in WWE Career
In a surprising crossover, British boxer Tommy Fury expressed interest in stepping into the professional wrestling ring, potentially with WWE. Fury shared a YouTube video from backstage at a WWE UK tour event where he interacted with several WWE Superstars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
In the video, Fury said, “I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” His comments hint at an openness to pursuing a future in pro wrestling.
Tommy, 25, is the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who previously had a brief WWE stint. Tyson famously defeated Braun Strowman by count-out at Crown Jewel 2019 and later created waves by knocking out Austin Theory at the 2022 Clash at the Castle event.
Tommy Fury’s unbeaten professional boxing record (10-0) and notable win over Jake Paul adds to his profile as a strong potential WWE attraction. Given his connections to the Paul family—Logan Paul is an active WWE Superstar—there is speculation that Tommy Fury could engage in a high-profile feud or even a tag team storyline involving both families, which would likely draw mainstream attention.
Oba Femi’s Unexplained Absence from NXT Programming
NXT’s former North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from NXT tapings and storylines since his recent losses to Tony D’Angelo. According to reports from Fightful Select, Femi has not been seen backstage at NXT since October 27’s Halloween Havoc, where he lost a rematch to D’Angelo.
Femi’s absence remains unexplained. It may be a strategic pause to allow his character to reset following two high-profile defeats, or possibly preparation for a call-up to WWE’s main roster. Another possibility could be an injury, although no official word has been given.
Since his televised debut in April 2023, Femi had a dominant run, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title by defeating Dragon Lee. His record-breaking 272-day title reign ended with these recent losses.
Industry insiders believe Femi is well-positioned for a return with NXT title ambitions or potentially larger WWE storylines, given his imposing athletic background and strong fan support.
Looking Ahead
The WWE Universe remains captivated by these ongoing stories: Roman Reigns’ championship journey and family rivalries, Tommy Fury’s potential wrestling future bridging boxing and sports entertainment, and Oba Femi’s mysterious NXT hiatus that could signal bigger things to come. Fans can expect further developments as WWE programming advances through the holiday season and prepares for major events like Survivor Series.
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