Roman Reigns Talks The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Considers WWE Future, and NXT Rumors on Oba Femi
Bleacher Report provides updates on some of the latest developments within WWE, including insights from Roman Reigns about WrestleMania 40, boxer Tommy Fury’s interest in joining WWE, and speculation surrounding former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Prospects of Facing The Rock
Roman Reigns recently spoke on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, sharing his thoughts on his main event match at WrestleMania 40 and addressing the shifting landscape leading up to the event, where fans anticipated him to face either The Rock or Cody Rhodes.
Reigns explained that he was not concerned about the identity of his WrestleMania opponent, emphasizing that as long as he was featured in the main event, it was satisfactory. “I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… It didn’t matter who it was. They are trying to stop history from happening,” Reigns said, highlighting the challenge of defending his place at the top.
Initially, after Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he declared he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, which led to expectations of The Rock stepping into that role. However, fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse his stance, which sparked The Rock’s heel turn as “The Final Boss” and his alliance with Reigns. At WrestleMania 40, Reigns and The Rock teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, with Rhodes then claiming the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
Addressing questions about a potential future match against The Rock, Reigns noted that if fans show enough enthusiasm, WWE could make it happen. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said. The Rock, who made a surprise return last month at Bad Blood, has yet to reveal his plans, but an appearance at the upcoming Survivor Series WarGames match could set the stage for a future showdown between the cousins.
Tommy Fury Hints at Exploring a WWE Career
Boxer and media personality Tommy Fury has indicated possible interest in transitioning into professional wrestling with WWE. Sharing a YouTube video from backstage at a recent WWE UK show, Fury expressed appreciation for the company and its stars, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“It’s been a great night,” Fury said. “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?”
Tommy is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, a former world heavyweight boxing champion who participated in WWE’s Crown Jewel 2019 event. Tommy Fury’s undefeated 10-0 boxing record and his notable victory over Jake Paul add to his potential appeal as a crossover star. Given Logan Paul’s current presence in WWE, a potential feud or even a tag team storyline involving the Fury and Paul brothers could attract mainstream attention.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from NXT television and tapings over the past month following consecutive losses. Fightful Select reported that Femi was last seen competing at Halloween Havoc on October 27, where he lost both the North American Championship and a subsequent rematch to Tony D’Angelo.
Femi initially made a strong impression after debuting on televised NXT in April 2023, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and securing the North American title with a record 272-day reign—the longest in history. His recent disappearance from the show has sparked speculation about whether he is preparing for a main roster call-up, recovering from injury, or simply being given time off to recalibrate after his losses.
When he returns, Femi is expected to be a contender for the NXT Championship, potentially serving as a key player in the brand’s future storylines.
Fans and followers of WWE will be watching closely to see how these stories develop in the coming weeks, as Roman Reigns continues to lead the company’s main event scene, Tommy Fury contemplates a wrestling career, and Oba Femi’s next move unfolds within NXT.