Roman Reigns Shares Thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Interest; Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Raises Questions
The WWE Universe is abuzz with the latest updates involving some of professional wrestling’s biggest names. Bleacher Report recently gathered insights from WWE’s current top star Roman Reigns, potential newcomer Tommy Fury, and observed notable developments in NXT surrounding Oba Femi. Here’s a comprehensive look at the current wrestling landscape.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes Dynamics
During a recent interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns opened up about his experience heading into WrestleMania 40 and the uncertainty surrounding his opponent at the marquee event. The question of whether he would face The Rock or Cody Rhodes in the main event was a major topic among fans and insiders alike.
Reigns expressed that the specific opponent did not matter as long as he was maintaining his position as the centerpiece of the event. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with, you know. I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out,” said Reigns. He explained that his mission was consistent—defend the title and maintain his status at the pinnacle of WWE.
After Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially declared he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. This led to speculation that The Rock would take that spot, stirring excitement among fans eager for the legendary cousins to clash. However, after a wave of negative fan reaction, Rhodes reversed course and chose to face Reigns at the event. This shift coincided with The Rock turning heel and aligning himself with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” The Rock and Reigns teamed up on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40 to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins, while Rhodes later captured the WWE Championship by beating Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, when asked about the potential for a future one-on-one match with The Rock, Reigns left the door open, emphasizing fan demand as a driving force. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he remarked. With The Rock’s recent unannounced return in April at Bad Blood and WWE’s WarGames match at Survivor Series, fans are hopeful that preparations are underway for a historic showdown between the cousins.
Tommy Fury Teases Possible WWE Career
Tommy Fury, the undefeated professional boxer and younger brother of former heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, has hinted at possibly pursuing a career in professional wrestling. After attending a WWE UK tour event and mingling backstage with WWE Superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, Fury shared his enthusiasm on social media.
“So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete. All the wrestlers showing love. Big up to Randy Orton. Absolutely amazing guy. Big up to Cody Rhodes, all of them, Gunther, the lot of them. 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,” Fury posted on YouTube.
Tommy Fury’s relationship with the Paul family—given his past boxing bouts with Jake Paul and ties to Logan Paul who is also a WWE Superstar—makes a potential wrestling career all the more intriguing. Speculation has already begun about possible dream matchups or tag team scenarios involving the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers, which could attract crossover fans from both sports and entertainment worlds.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Sparks Rumors
On the developmental front, former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has been noticeably absent from NXT tapings and programming for the past month. Reports via Fightful Select indicate that since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, Femi has not been seen backstage or featured on television.
While the exact reasons for this absence are unknown, it has led to widespread speculation. Possibilities include WWE giving Femi time to recover from injury, allowing him an on-screen reset following two significant losses, or preparing him for a potential main roster call-up. Since debuting on NXT in April 2023, Femi had a dominant run including capturing the North American Championship and holding it for a record 272 days before dropping it to D’Angelo.
Many fans and commentators view Femi as a strong candidate to eventually challenge for the NXT Championship, possibly positioning him as the next worthy title contender when he returns. For now, WWE appears to be holding off on airing his storylines as the dust settles.
What’s Next for WWE?
With WrestleMania season behind them, WWE continues to build intriguing storylines involving established stars like Roman Reigns and The Rock, potential new arrivals such as Tommy Fury, and rising talent in NXT including Oba Femi. As the company gears up for upcoming events such as Survivor Series and future pay-per-views, the evolving landscape promises to deliver plenty of excitement for wrestling fans worldwide.
Stay tuned to Bleacher Report for more updates and in-depth news on all things WWE.