Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Rumors
In recent developments from the WWE universe, multiple storylines and potential future events are shaping the wrestling world. Roman Reigns shared his perspectives on facing Cody Rhodes and the possibility of a future match against The Rock. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a potential career in WWE, and former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent NXT tapings, fueling speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40
Roman Reigns appeared on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, providing insight into the main event scene at WrestleMania 40. Fans witnessed a shifting lineup of contenders, initially expecting Reigns to face The Rock, then Cody Rhodes, before the final matchups. Reigns expressed that the opponent did not affect his mindset, emphasizing the importance of being in the main event spotlight regardless of the challenger.
Quoting from the interview, Reigns said, "It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with. We just need to get there and defend this thing. It didn’t matter who it is. They are trying to stop history from happening. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me."
Reigns also addressed the possibility of finally facing The Rock, acknowledging fan desire and company vision would guide such decisions. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said.
At WrestleMania 40, The Rock aligned himself as a heel known as The Final Boss alongside Reigns. They defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, with Rhodes capturing the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. The much-anticipated Reigns versus Rock one-on-one match remains a potential future encounter, especially with The Rock recently making an unannounced return at WWE Bad Blood.
Tommy Fury Teases Possible WWE Future
British professional boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated record of 10-0 and for defeating social media star Jake Paul, recently shared a glimpse of backstage life during a WWE UK tour in a YouTube video. The younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury praised WWE stars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther and expressed openness to a future wrestling career.
Fury said, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night."
Tommy’s brother Tyson Fury has a history with WWE, including a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and an infamous moment at 2022’s Clash at the Castle. Given Tommy’s connections and his boxing credentials, speculation hints at potential rivalries with WWE’s Paul brothers, particularly Logan Paul, which could attract mainstream attention through crossover appeal.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, who had a breakout run in WWE’s developmental brand NXT, has not been seen backstage or on television since late October. Following his defeat to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc and a failed rematch, reports note Femi has not appeared at NXT tapings for roughly a month. The reasons remain unclear.
Femi’s tenure in NXT includes winning the NXT Breakout Tournament, capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, and holding the title a record 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo.
The hiatus could suggest several possibilities: a main roster call-up, an injury recuperation, or a creative reset to rebuild momentum after consecutive losses. Observers believe Femi remains a strong candidate for future championship pursuits, possibly targeting the NXT Championship upon his return.
Conclusion
These recent news items reflect WWE’s constantly evolving landscape, with veteran stars like Roman Reigns and The Rock potentially collaborating or clashing in the future, emerging talents in NXT like Oba Femi temporarily stepping back, and high-profile athletes such as Tommy Fury considering transitions into professional wrestling. WWE fans will undoubtedly watch closely as these stories develop in the coming months.