Roman Reigns Shares Thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Teases WWE Future; NXT’s Oba Femi Reportedly Absent
WWE fans have plenty to discuss after recent updates involving top stars and rising talents. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest developments in the WWE Universe, including Roman Reigns’ candid reflections on WrestleMania 40 opponents, boxer Tommy Fury’s intrigue with WWE, and the curious absence of former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Main Event and Potential Match With The Rock
Roman Reigns recently opened up about his WrestleMania 40 experience during an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina. The WWE Universal Champion addressed the shifting plans regarding his WrestleMania opponent, which saw the spotlight flip between Cody Rhodes and The Rock before the event.
When asked if he felt disappointed facing Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock in the WrestleMania main event, Reigns made it clear that being in the spotlight was what mattered most. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” Reigns said. “We just needed to get there and defend this thing. It didn’t matter who it was. They [Rhodes and The Rock] were trying to stop history from happening and take us off the pinnacle.”
The backstory was notable: After winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, Rhodes initially declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, with The Rock seemingly stepping into the role. However, due to fan backlash, Rhodes quickly reversed course, setting the stage for The Rock to turn heel and align with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” The Rock and Reigns then teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the Night 1 main event, while Rhodes captured the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, Traina asked if a dream match between The Rock and Roman Reigns was still a possibility. Reigns answered optimistically: “I think if our fans are loud enough and passionate enough about something… 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 WWE return at Bad Blood last month but has not yet revealed his intentions or reappeared on subsequent programming. With the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring a clash between the new and original Bloodline stables, The Rock’s return might be on the horizon as they build toward a potential family showdown.
Boxer Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in WWE Career
Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has hinted that a future in professional wrestling with WWE could be in the cards. Sharing a behind-the-scenes video from a recent WWE UK tour on YouTube, Fury praised WWE Superstars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. “Thank you to WWE for showing us such appreciation,” Fury said. “I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?”
At 25, Tommy Fury boasts an undefeated 10-0 boxing record and is notably the only fighter to have defeated Jake Paul, making him a compelling potential crossover star. Given his connections—especially with the Paul family, as Logan Paul is an active WWE Superstar—speculation is rising about a high-profile wrestling storyline involving the Fury and Paul brothers that could attract mainstream attention.
Fury’s older brother Tyson previously appeared for WWE in a one-off match at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously interfered at Clash at the Castle 2022, knocking out Austin Theory in the crowd to prevent a Money in the Bank cash-in.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Sparks Speculation
Emerging NXT star Oba Femi has been noticeably absent from recent NXT tapings, igniting rumors about his status. According to Fightful Select, there have been no reports of Femi backstage since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Femi’s perceived disappearance follows two significant setbacks: losing the North American Championship after a record 272-day reign and a subsequent rematch defeat to D’Angelo. Since his breakout run starting in April 2023—including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title—Femi has yet to appear on NXT television following these losses.
The wrestling world remains uncertain whether Femi’s absence is due to injury, a planned hiatus to regroup, or a potential transition to WWE’s main roster. Alternatively, NXT officials might be holding him off TV to let the momentum from his consecutive defeats subside.
Should Femi return soon, many insiders believe he remains a prime candidate to challenge for the NXT Championship and continue making a strong impact within the brand.
Looking Ahead
With Roman Reigns open to a future showdown with The Rock, Tommy Fury expressing genuine interest in WWE, and Oba Femi’s whereabouts stirring discussion, the evolving WWE landscape continues to keep fans intrigued. As Survivor Series and other upcoming events approach, more clarity on these storylines and talent trajectories is expected.
Stay tuned for updates on these stories and more from the world of professional wrestling.