WWE News Update: Roman Reigns, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi
Bleacher Report’s latest coverage catches readers up on several hot topics circulating in the WWE Universe, including comments from Roman Reigns, potential future storylines, and updates from NXT rookies.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns recently sat down with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina on the SI Media podcast, where he shared his thoughts on the main event scene at WrestleMania 40. Specifically, Reigns addressed the last-minute shakeups involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes.
When asked if he was disappointed to face Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns was unapologetic. "It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with," Reigns said. Emphasizing the stakes, he continued, "They’re trying to stop history from happening. They’re trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me."
The storyline leading into WrestleMania 40 was notable: Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially declared he wouldn’t challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship, paving the way for The Rock’s return to the title picture. However, fan backlash caused a rapid reversal with Rhodes deciding to challenge Reigns. This led The Rock to turn heel, adopting "The Final Boss" persona, and forming an alliance with Reigns.
At WrestleMania 40, night one saw The Rock and Reigns team up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins, while Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns on night two. The highly anticipated one-on-one showdown between Reigns and The Rock did not materialize.
Addressing the potential for a future match against The Rock, Reigns left the door open, saying, "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 appearance at the recent WWE event Bad Blood but has yet to clarify his plans or return to TV since.
With Survivor Series featuring a WarGames match involving The Bloodline factions, fans are speculating that we may see The Rock return to build toward a possible showdown with The Tribal Chief.
Tommy Fury Shows Interest in WWE Career
Boxer Tommy Fury has recently hinted at a possible pro wrestling career with WWE. During a recent UK WWE show, Fury posted a behind-the-scenes video showcasing his interactions with WWE Superstars, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
In a YouTube clip, he expressed gratitude for being welcomed by WWE talent and teased, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night."
Fury, 25, is the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who has previously dabbled in WWE, notably defeating Braun Strowman by count-out at Crown Jewel 2019 and interfering in a Money in the Bank cash-in attempt at Clash at the Castle in 2022. Tommy Fury himself boasts an undefeated professional boxing record and holds the distinction of being the only boxer to defeat Jake Paul. Given his connections to the Paul brothers and WWE star Logan Paul, there is plenty of buzz about the possibility of a Paul brothers vs. Fury brothers storyline in WWE, which could attract mainstream attention.
NXT Update: Oba Femi’s Recent Absence
Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion, has been notably absent from recent NXT tapings. His last television appearance was at Halloween Havoc on October 27, where he suffered a rematch loss to Tony D’Angelo, who ended Femi’s historic 272-day title reign.
Fightful Select reports no backstage sightings of Femi since that loss, sparking speculation among fans and insiders. While the reason for his absence is unclear, possibilities include an injury, preparation for a main roster call-up, or a deliberate creative decision to let his recent setbacks settle.
Since debuting on NXT TV in April 2023, Femi quickly made a name for himself by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship. With his collegiate shot put background and dominant in-ring style, he remains a strong contender for future NXT title runs once he returns.
What’s Next?
The WWE Universe can expect continued intrigue with Roman Reigns’s evolving storylines, potential future clashes involving The Rock, the exciting prospect of Tommy Fury joining WWE, and the awaited return of Oba Femi on NXT.
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