Roman Reigns Shares Insights on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Interest, and NXT Star Oba Femi’s Recent Absence
In the latest WWE universe updates, Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 matches involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes, while boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a possible future in professional wrestling with WWE. Additionally, NXT’s former North American Champion Oba Femi has been notably absent from recent tapings, sparking speculation among fans.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Prospects for a Future Rock Match
During an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns addressed the shifting main event plans for WrestleMania 40, where the spotlight alternated between a showdown with Cody Rhodes or The Rock. Reigns emphasized that the opponent’s identity was secondary to being in the main event and defending his title.
“When Traina asked if I was disappointed to face Rhodes rather than The Rock, I said it didn’t matter,” Reigns said. “I was the main event — I’m the guy everyone wanted to take on. They’re trying to stop history from happening and take us off the pinnacle, so it was the same task regardless of who it was.”
The initial plan following Rhodes’ victory in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble was for The Rock to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania 40, with Rhodes stepping aside. However, after negative fan reaction to this change, Rhodes reversed his decision, which resulted in The Rock adopting a heel persona known as 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. On Night 2, Rhodes reclaimed the WWE Championship by defeating Reigns.
When asked about the possibility of a future Reigns vs. Rock match, Reigns expressed openness if the fans demand it loudly enough. “The company knows who is paying hard-earned money, and 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 a surprise return at last month’s WWE Bad Blood event but has remained absent since, leaving fans wondering if a future collision with Reigns is on the horizon. With a WarGames match between the new and original versions of The Bloodline scheduled for Survivor Series, this event could offer a perfect opportunity for The Rock to reappear and potentially build toward a dream showdown.
Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, teased the possibility of joining WWE after attending a WWE event during the company’s recent UK tour. Posting a video on YouTube, Fury shared backstage glimpses of interactions with WWE stars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“Big up to the WWE for showing us such appreciation,” Fury said. “And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
At 25 years old and undefeated in professional boxing with a 10-0 record, Fury has made a name for himself, including a notable victory over internet personality Jake Paul. His brother Tyson has previous WWE experience, having competed in one match at Crown Jewel 2019 and made a memorable impact at Clash at the Castle 2022 by knocking out Austin Theory in the crowd.
A potential wrestling career for Tommy Fury could generate mainstream fan interest, especially considering the ongoing presence of Logan Paul, Jake Paul’s brother and WWE superstar. A potential tag team rivalry or matches pitting the Fury brothers against the Paul brothers could be a high-profile storyline.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Speculation
Oba Femi, who burst onto the NXT scene with a strong debut and captured the North American Championship after winning the NXT Breakout Tournament, has not appeared on NXT programming for the last month. His last televised match was a loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. This absence, first reported by Fightful Select, has not been explained publicly, leading to speculation among fans about possible injury, a pending main roster call-up, or creative decisions designed to let Femi regroup after back-to-back losses.
Femi’s championship reign lasted an impressive 272 days, marking the longest North American title run in NXT history. If and when he returns, many consider him a prime candidate to challenge for the NXT Championship, potentially taking the title from current holder Trick Williams.
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