Roman Reigns Talks The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence – Latest WWE Universe Updates
Bleacher Report recently provided an update on key topics buzzing in the WWE Universe, including Roman Reigns’ reflections on WrestleMania 40, boxer Tommy Fury’s interest in pursuing a WWE career, and intriguing rumors surrounding NXT star Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Comments on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
In a recent interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns opened up about the main event booking decisions for WrestleMania 40 and his thoughts on potential future clashes with WWE legend The Rock.
Reigns acknowledged the uncertainty and back-and-forth surrounding whether he would face The Rock or Cody Rhodes at the event. When asked if he was disappointed to wrestle Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns calmly downplayed any displeasure, emphasizing that being in the main event 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… They are trying to stop history from happening. They’re trying to take us off the pinnacle,” Reigns said, highlighting the constant challenge of defending his spot at the top.
The situation saw some unexpected twists. After Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially ruled out a WrestleMania title challenge against Reigns, leading to news that The Rock would face Reigns instead. However, fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse course, which coincided with The Rock turning heel—a persona dubbed "The Final Boss"—and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, but Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns in the main event of Night 2. Looking ahead, Reigns acknowledged that a dream match against The Rock could still be on the table if the fans show enough passion.
“If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” Reigns said.
The Rock made an unannounced return last month at WWE Bad Blood but has not indicated his full intentions since. With significant Bloodline storylines heating up, especially with the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series, many speculate this could be a prime opportunity for The Rock to re-emerge and possibly set the stage for a future blockbuster encounter with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Wrestling Career
Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has publicly floated the idea of stepping into the WWE ring one day.
During WWE’s recent UK tour, Tommy posted a YouTube video showing his backstage experiences and interactions with WWE Superstars, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. He praised the wrestlers and the organization and hinted at a future in professional wrestling.
“I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night,” Fury said.
Tommy Fury remains undefeated in professional boxing with a 10-0 record and gained significant notoriety by defeating Jake Paul. Given his family’s ties to WWE—Tyson had a memorable match at Crown Jewel 2019—and Tommy’s personal popularity, a future crossover into wrestling could spark major fan interest, especially considering Logan Paul’s growing WWE presence.
A potential “Paul brothers vs. Fury brothers” storyline could captivate both boxing and wrestling audiences.
Oba Femi Reportedly Absent from NXT in Recent Weeks
On the NXT front, former North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent tapings and WWE events.
Sources such as Fightful Select have noted no sightings of Femi since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. The reasons for his absence remain unclear—it could be for rest, injury, or storyline purposes.
Femi, who debuted on NXT television in April 2023, quickly made waves by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship, holding it for a record 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo.
As of now, speculation suggests Femi might be taking time off to regroup after consecutive tough losses, or possibly preparing for a main roster call-up. Upon his return, many see him as a strong contender for the NXT Championship and a likely candidate to chase the current champion Trick Williams.
Summary
Roman Reigns remains focused on his legacy and open to future marquee matches, potentially with The Rock, if the WWE Universe demands it. Tommy Fury is gradually warming to the idea of entering the squared circle, exciting fans who follow both boxing and wrestling. Meanwhile, NXT is quietly managing Oba Femi’s absence as they plan the next chapter in his promising career.
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