Roman Reigns Talks The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE; NXT Rumors On Oba Femi
In the latest wrestling news from the WWE Universe, several key developments have surfaced involving Roman Reigns, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury, and NXT star Oba Femi. Here’s a detailed look at the newest insights and rumors shaping WWE’s landscape.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock’s Future
Roman Reigns recently appeared on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, where he discussed his feelings about the WrestleMania 40 main event mix-up between facing Cody Rhodes or The Rock. Despite fans speculating on who would ultimately face Reigns for the WWE Championship, Reigns expressed that it didn’t matter whom he defended his title against as long as he was the main event.
Reigns stated:
“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 right now, so it was the same task in hand.”
The situation unfolded after Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially declined to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania 40, prompting WWE to seem poised for The Rock to step in. However, fans reacted negatively to that switch, leading Rhodes to reverse his stance. This chain of events culminated in The Rock turning heel as "The Final Boss," aligning with Reigns and teaming with him to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. On Night 2, Rhodes defeated Reigns to capture the WWE Championship.
When asked if a future match between Reigns and The Rock might still be possible, Reigns said it depends entirely on fan demand:
“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 an unannounced return at WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has yet to clarify his intentions or appear again since. With the ongoing rivalry between the contemporary and original Bloodline factions culminating in a WarGames match at Survivor Series, speculation is rife that The Rock could resurface, potentially setting up a showdown with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Shows Interest in WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury may be considering a venture into professional wrestling. In a recent YouTube video posted on Sunday, Fury was seen backstage at a WWE show during the company’s UK tour, mingling with stars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
Fury expressed the following about a potential WWE career:
“Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy Fury is an undefeated professional boxer with a notable victory over Jake Paul and is the younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who wrestled once for WWE in 2019. Tyson has also made appearances at WWE events, including a notable interference at WWE Clash at the Castle in 2022. A potential WWE career for Tommy Fury would be intriguing, especially considering his ties to the Paul family, including Logan Paul, a current WWE Superstar. This opens up the possibility of wrestling storylines involving the Fury and Paul families, which could attract crossover fans.
Oba Femi Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has not appeared on NXT programming in recent weeks. According to reports from Fightful Select, Femi has been absent from tapings since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Femi had an impressive rise in NXT since debuting in April 2023, winning the Breakout Tournament and the North American Championship, which he held for a record 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo. He then lost in a rematch at Halloween Havoc and has since not been seen on television.
The reason for his absence remains unclear. It could signal that Femi is either taking time off to recover from injury, being repositioned by NXT creative, or possibly preparing for a main roster call-up. When he returns, many expect him to be a contender for the NXT Championship, potentially providing a formidable challenge to current champion Trick Williams.
Conclusion
The WWE scene continues to buzz with intriguing developments. Roman Reigns remains focused on championing WWE’s top spot regardless of his opponent, while The Rock’s future WWE involvement remains a hot topic. Meanwhile, Tommy Fury’s potential wrestling ambitions could bring fresh crossover appeal, and NXT’s absence of Oba Femi fuels speculation about his next career step.
Fans eager to follow these stories and more can stay tuned for upcoming WWE events and Bleacher Report’s continued coverage.
Reported by Mike Chiari for Bleacher Report