Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents, Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence
In the latest updates from the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns shared his views on facing Cody Rhodes and the potential for a future match against The Rock, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at pursuing a professional wrestling career with WWE, and NXT star Oba Femi’s recent absence has sparked speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Future Matches
During a recent appearance on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns discussed his mindset surrounding the changing main event plans for WrestleMania 40. Fans witnessed a fluctuating scenario where Reigns was initially expected to face either The Rock or Cody Rhodes. When asked if he was disappointed to end up facing Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns emphasized that the identity of his opponent was irrelevant as long as he was in the main event spotlight.
"It doesn’t matter to me," Reigns stated. "I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… They are trying to stop history from happening. It was the same task in hand for me."
The storyline journey took a dramatic turn after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. This shift briefly positioned The Rock to face Reigns until fan backlash led Rhodes to reverse course, and The Rock turned heel, aligning with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” On Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins, but Rhodes claimed the WWE title by defeating Reigns on Night 2. When asked about the possibility of a future Rock vs. Reigns match, Reigns left the door open, contingent on fan demand and the company’s vision. "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 a surprise WWE return last month at Bad Blood but has yet to clarify his intentions. With a high-profile WarGames match slated for Survivor Series featuring The Bloodline factions, a Rock appearance could build momentum toward a showdown with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Potential WWE Career
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, teased a possible future in WWE following a backstage visit to a WWE event during the company’s recent UK tour. In a YouTube video, Fury expressed appreciation for WWE superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, and said, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?"
Tommy Fury’s undefeated 10-0 pro boxing record and his unique victory over Jake Paul have made him a notable figure in combat sports. His relationship with the Paul family, including WWE superstar Logan Paul, adds to the intrigue of a potential crossover. WWE could explore high-profile storylines involving the Fury and Paul families, expanding appeal to mainstream audiences.
Oba Femi’s Unexplained NXT Absence
Oba Femi, a former NXT North American Champion famed for a strong ascent since his April 2023 debut, has reportedly been absent from NXT tapings and television since his recent losses to Tony D’Angelo. His title reign ended after a record-setting 272 days, followed by a rematch loss at Halloween Havoc, after which he has not appeared.
Fightful Select reports no backstage sightings of Femi since October 27, though reasons for his absence are unclear. Speculation ranges from the possibility of injury, a main roster call-up, or a strategic break to allow recovery and creative reset.
If and when Femi returns, his track record and dominance make him a likely contender to challenge for the NXT Championship, potentially targeting current titleholder Trick Williams.
Stay tuned for more updates from WWE as storylines evolve and new developments emerge within the wrestling world.