Roman Reigns Talks The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE, and NXT Rumors on Oba Femi
Bleacher Report recently provided an update on major developments in the WWE Universe, featuring insights from Roman Reigns, potential future WWE involvement from boxer Tommy Fury, and speculation surrounding NXT star Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns sat down for an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina to discuss the whirlwind events leading up to and following WrestleMania 40. Reigns addressed the shifting plans of WWE officials who alternated between having him face The Rock or Cody Rhodes in the event’s main event.
When asked if he was disappointed to end up wrestling Rhodes instead of his cousin The Rock, Reigns made it clear that what mattered most was being the main event and defending his championship:
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… 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.”
This comment came after an intriguing storyline twist where Rhodes initially won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and stated he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania, implying The Rock would instead take that spot. Fan reaction to this switch was largely negative, leading to Rhodes reversing his stance. This resulted in The Rock turning heel, rebranding as “The Final Boss,” and reluctantly teaming with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, while Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. While The Rock vs. Reigns never materialized at WrestleMania 40, Reigns hinted the legendary bout remains a possibility if fans express strong enough interest:
“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 WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has yet to clarify his future intentions. Fans eagerly anticipate whether he will surface again soon, potentially building toward a future showdown with Reigns, especially as The Bloodline storyline intensifies.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Ambitions
In other news, rising British boxer and notable YouTube personality Tommy Fury indicated there may be a future for him in the professional wrestling world with WWE. Fury shared a YouTube video showing behind-the-scenes moments during WWE’s recent UK tour.
In the video, Fury expressed appreciation for WWE superstars he met backstage, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, and hinted at a possible wrestling debut:
“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 the younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who himself has a history with WWE, having participated in one match at Crown Jewel 2019 and making a memorable impact at Clash at the Castle 2022. With Tommy’s undefeated boxing record and his unique connection to the Paul brothers and WWE’s celebrity crossover appeal, speculation abounds about potential matchups — especially given Logan Paul’s involvement as a WWE Superstar. The idea of a Fury brothers vs. Paul brothers tag team feud would likely attract attention from mainstream sports and entertainment audiences alike.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence from NXT
Meanwhile, NXT fans have noticed the absence of former North American Champion Oba Femi. According to Fightful Select, Femi has not been seen backstage or on NXT tapings since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. The reasons behind Femi’s time away remain unclear. It might be a simple pause to regroup after consecutive losses, or possibly a strategic break before a main roster call-up or a fresh storyline back in NXT. Since debuting in April 2023, Femi had quickly risen through the ranks — winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and securing the North American Championship with a lengthy 272-day reign before dropping the title.
Fans and analysts believe Femi remains a strong candidate for future title pursuits, potentially targeting the NXT Championship from current titleholder Trick Williams upon his return.
Looking Ahead
With Roman Reigns open to a future bout against The Rock, Tommy Fury signaling interest in WWE entry, and Oba Femi’s status in NXT up in the air, WWE’s landscape continues to evolve in exciting directions. Fans will be watching closely to see how these stories unfold in the coming months.
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Reported by Mike Chiari, Bleacher Report, November 27, 2024.