Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents, Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Ambitions, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Speculation
Bleacher Report provides the latest updates from the WWE Universe, covering insights from Roman Reigns, pro boxing figure Tommy Fury’s potential wrestling future, and rumors surrounding NXT star Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Discusses WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
During a recent interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, WWE’s Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience involving Cody Rhodes and the possibility of facing his cousin, The Rock, in the future. When asked if he was disappointed to face Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns expressed that it did not matter to him as long as he was in the main event spotlight.
Reigns said, “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with. It’s where we just need to get there and defend this thing. It didn’t matter who it is. 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 lead-up to WrestleMania 40 was notable for shifts in the main event picture. After Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially declined to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, suggesting it might be The Rock instead. However, due to fan backlash, Rhodes reversed that decision, which resulted in The Rock turning heel and aligning with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” On Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, Reigns and The Rock defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins, but Rhodes ultimately captured the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, Reigns did not rule out a future WWE title match against The Rock, stating that if the fans are passionate enough and want to see it, WWE would accommodate. “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 made an unannounced return at Bad Blood last month but has since remained ambiguous about his wrestling plans. With Survivor Series featuring a WarGames match between The Bloodline’s new and original factions, many speculate this could be a fitting stage for The Rock to reappear and escalate his storyline with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Interest After Backstage Visit
British professional boxer Tommy Fury took to YouTube this week to share footage of himself backstage at a WWE event during the company’s recent United Kingdom tour. Meeting WWE stars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, Fury expressed gratitude and hinted at possibly stepping into the wrestling world in the future.
He commented, “Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Fury, 25, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has established a strong boxing career with a 10-0 record and is the only person to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson Fury previously dabbled in WWE, winning his lone match by count-out at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously knocking out Austin Theory in the crowd at Clash at the Castle 2022 to prevent a cash-in.
Given Tommy Fury’s connections and charisma, WWE insiders suggest he could be an intriguing future opponent for Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes’ brother and a current WWE Superstar. The prospect of a "Paul brothers vs. Fury brothers" storyline has enthusiastic potential for crossover appeal among boxing and wrestling fans alike.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Fuels Speculation
NXT star and former North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from WWE’s NXT tapings since late October following his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. According to Fightful Select, no confirmed details explain the absence, prompting various theories.
After debuting on TV in April 2023, Femi quickly gained momentum—winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee. Femi held the title for a record 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo last month and falling again in a rematch at Halloween Havoc.
The break could be a strategic move by NXT’s creative team to allow Femi time to recalibrate after consecutive losses or potentially prepare him for a main roster call-up. Others speculate injury or storyline developments behind the scenes. Upon his return, Femi may emerge as a top contender for the NXT Championship, already marked as a potential successor to current champion Trick Williams.
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