Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Debut; Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Speculation
The WWE Universe has been abuzz with recent developments involving some of its biggest names and emerging talents. Bleacher Report brings you the latest insights, including Roman Reigns’ candid comments on facing Cody Rhodes and The Rock, boxer Tommy Fury’s hinted interest in joining WWE, and the mysterious absence of NXT’s former North American Champion, Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Possible Rock Match
In a revealing interview on the SI Media podcast, Roman Reigns opened up about the whirlwind of WrestleMania 40’s main event plans, which initially appeared to involve him facing either Cody Rhodes or his cousin, The Rock. Addressing whether he was disappointed to face Rhodes rather than The Rock, Reigns was straightforward.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with… It didn’t matter who it is. They are trying to stop history from happening, trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me,” Reigns said.
This reflected the complicated lead-up to WrestleMania 40, where Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially said he wouldn’t challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship, suggesting The Rock would step into that spot. However, fan backlash led Rhodes to reverse course, prompting The Rock to turn heel, adopt the moniker The Final Boss, and align with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns then teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes bested Reigns for the WWE title on Night 2. Looking ahead, Reigns acknowledged the fans’ role in shaping future storylines. When asked about a potential one-on-one match with The Rock, he said, “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 WWE appearance recently at Bad Blood but did not clarify his intentions. With a signature WarGames match underway this Saturday at Survivor Series, involving the new and original Bloodline factions, speculation grows about whether The Rock could reappear and intensify his storyline with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Drops Hints About Joining WWE
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother to former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has stirred intrigue with suggestions of entering WWE. Posting a backstage video from a recent WWE UK tour, Tommy expressed enthusiasm about potentially stepping into the wrestling ring.
“So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete… Big up to Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, the lot of them. Thank you to 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,” Fury said.
Tommy Fury, undefeated at 10-0 in professional boxing and notable for defeating Jake Paul, could represent a natural crossover attraction for WWE. Given his connections to the Paul family and Logan Paul’s active WWE career, a sibling rivalry or tag team featuring the Fury brothers versus the Paul brothers could captivate a broader audience.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence: Injury, Call-Up, or Storyline?
Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of Oba Femi from NXT programming has sparked fan speculation. The talented former North American Champion has not appeared on television since October 27, following his loss — and subsequent rematch defeat — against Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc.
As reported by Fightful Select, no indication has surfaced as to why Femi has been absent. Possible reasons include an injury, a pending call-up to WWE’s main roster, or a strategic storyline pause to allow viewers to digest the impact of his back-to-back losses.
Since his April 2023 NXT debut, Femi captured attention by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and seizing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding the title for a record 272 days before his recent defeat. Upon return, Femi could again target the NXT Championship, potentially becoming a key challenger to Trick Williams.
Looking Ahead
These developments promise exciting chapters ahead for WWE fans. Roman Reigns remains focused, Tommy Fury’s hinted transition could bring a fresh sports crossover, and Oba Femi’s trajectory in NXT is eagerly awaited.
Stay tuned for more updates from the WWE Universe as storylines evolve and new rivalries ignite.
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