Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Future; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
In the latest updates from the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 opponents The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a possible future in WWE, and NXT star Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent tapings. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights.
Roman Reigns Discusses WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns appeared on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina to talk about the highly anticipated WrestleMania 40 main event. During the conversation, Reigns addressed the back-and-forth nature of his potential opponents, The Rock or Cody Rhodes, for the event’s biggest match.
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. “I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” Reigns said. He emphasized the challenge at hand was the same: defending his status as WWE’s top champion against anyone trying to stop his historic reign.
Originally, after winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes had indicated he would not be challenging Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. This initially opened the door for The Rock’s involvement, which led to an unexpected heel turn for The Rock, who assumed the persona of “The Final Boss” and allied with Reigns. The two cousins then teamed up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, before Rhodes captured the WWE Title from Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, Traina asked if a Reigns vs. The Rock match remains a possibility. Reigns replied that if the fans express enough demand and passion for such a showdown, WWE would be willing to make it happen. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” Reigns stated. The Rock made a surprise return to WWE at Bad Blood last month but has yet to clarify his future plans.
Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in WWE
Boxer Tommy Fury, brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury who himself dabbled in WWE, recently hinted at exploring pro wrestling in WWE. Posting a backstage video from a recent WWE UK event, Fury expressed his appreciation to WWE superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, and acknowledged the possibility of wrestling in the future.
“Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?” said Fury. With an undefeated 10-0 boxing record and notable wins over Jake Paul, Tommy Fury’s potential crossover could generate interest, especially given his connection to the Paul family and the existing WWE presence of Logan Paul. A future rivalry or tag team involving the Fury and Paul brothers could attract a wider mainstream audience.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has been reportedly absent from NXT tapings since his October 27 loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. Fightful Select reported no backstage sightings of Femi in recent weeks, although the reason for his absence remains unclear.
Femi, who debuted on NXT television in April 2023, made a strong impact by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship, which he held for a record 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo. After dropping the title and the subsequent rematch at Halloween Havoc, Femi has not appeared on NXT TV.
His absence could indicate several possibilities: time to recover from injury, a strategic break to reset after two significant losses, or potential preparation for a main roster call-up. Should he return, Femi is considered a strong candidate to challenge for the NXT Championship, possibly targeting current champion Trick Williams.
As WWE’s storylines and rosters continue to evolve, fans will be watching closely to see how these developments unfold.
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