Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE, and NXT’s Oba Femi Update
Looking to stay up to date with the latest from WWE? Here’s a detailed recap of recent developments involving Roman Reigns, the iconic The Rock, rising star Cody Rhodes, potential WWE newcomer Tommy Fury, and NXT standout Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Comments on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Future Prospects
In an insightful interview on the SI Media podcast, Roman Reigns shared his perspective on facing Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock at WrestleMania 40. Reigns, known as The Original Tribal Chief, expressed that the focus was always about holding the main event spot rather than the specific opponent.
When asked if it was disappointing not to face The Rock, Reigns stated, “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with… They were trying to stop history from happening. It’s the same task to defend the championship regardless of who stands in my way.”
This clarification comes after a bit of confusion leading up to WrestleMania 40. Initially, Cody Rhodes, after winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, suggested he wouldn’t challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship. That led to speculation The Rock would fill that slot. However, fan backlash caused Rhodes to reverse course, and The Rock morphed into a villainous heel character known as The Final Boss, teaming with Reigns.
At WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, but Rhodes reclaimed the WWE title from Reigns during the main event of Night 2. Regarding the possibility of a one-on-one match between Reigns and The Rock in the future, the Tribal Chief noted, “If our fans are loud enough and passionate enough, and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.” The Rock recently made an unannounced WWE appearance last month at Bad Blood but has remained absent since. With the upcoming WarGames match featuring the new and original Bloodline at Survivor Series, fans are speculating whether The Rock might return to build toward that dream match with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Career Move
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has hinted at a future in professional wrestling. After attending a recent WWE UK tour show, Fury posted a YouTube video recounting his backstage experience with WWE stars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete… I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?” Fury said, suggesting interest in pursuing a wrestling career.
Tommy Fury boasts a perfect 10-0 professional boxing record and is the only boxer to have defeated Jake Paul. His ties to the Paul family and boxing background could position him well for a crossover role in WWE, potentially as a rival to Logan Paul, who has established himself as a WWE Superstar and former United States Champion.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence From NXT Sparks Speculation
NXT fans have noticed the absence of former North American Champion Oba Femi from recent tapings. Fightful Select reports that Femi has not been seen backstage since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Since debuting in April 2023, Femi enjoyed a dominant streak, capturing the NXT Breakout Tournament and cashing in to win the North American title from Dragon Lee. He maintained a 272-day reign, the longest of its kind, before surprisingly losing to D’Angelo last month and dropping the subsequent rematch.
While the reason for Femi’s current absence is unclear—it could be injury, a main roster call-up, or simply a strategic decision to let his character reset—the wrestler remains a strong candidate for future NXT Championship contention. Many believe Femi could eventually dethrone current NXT Champion Trick Williams.
Stay Tuned for More WWE Updates
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[Photo Caption: The Rock and Roman Reigns after winning their tag match against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40. Photo Credit: WWE/Getty Images]
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