Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, Discusses The Rock and Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
Roman Reigns recently opened up about his experiences surrounding WrestleMania 40, sharing insights into his matches with Cody Rhodes and The Rock, while also offering thoughts on potential future bouts. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury has hinted at a budding interest in pursuing a career with WWE, and rumors circulate regarding the current status of NXT star Oba Femi, who has been noticeably absent from recent programming.
Reigns on WrestleMania 40 Main Event and The Rock
In an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns discussed the shifting plans for WrestleMania 40’s main event. Initially, it appeared he would face The Rock, his famed cousin and WWE legend, but the spot ultimately went to Cody Rhodes, the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble winner. Reigns emphasized that he was never focused on who his opponent would be, stating: “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… They are trying to stop history from happening. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me.”
After Rhodes initially declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40, fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse his stance. This led The Rock to turn heel, adopting the moniker “The Final Boss” and aligning himself with Reigns. At the event, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, while Rhodes captured the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, Reigns did not rule out a future match against The Rock. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said, highlighting WWE’s willingness to satisfy fan demand. The Rock has made a recent unannounced appearance at the Bad Blood event but has not yet indicated his next move, leaving open the possibility of rekindling his in-ring rivalry with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in WWE
Tommy Fury, the undefeated professional boxer and younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, shared his potential interest in wrestling with WWE. A recent YouTube video showcased Fury backstage at a WWE UK tour event, where he mingled with several WWE Superstars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
Fury remarked, “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.” Given his established boxing career and connection to the Paul family—he holds a notable victory over Jake Paul—Fury’s possible WWE involvement could generate mainstream buzz. Speculation includes potential matchups against Logan Paul, who is an active WWE Superstar, or a tag team involving the Fury brothers versus the Paul brothers.
Oba Femi Missing from NXT Programming
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not appeared on WWE television or at backstage tapings since losing his title to Tony D’Angelo on October 27 at Halloween Havoc. Reports from Fightful Select indicate there has been no discussion of his presence at NXT events for roughly a month, though no official reason for his absence has been disclosed.
Femi, who debuted on NXT in April 2023, achieved rapid success by winning the Breakout Tournament and securing the North American Championship, which he held for a record 272 days. However, recent losses, including a rematch defeat at Halloween Havoc, may have led to WWE temporarily pulling him off-camera. It remains unclear if this break signals recovery from injury, an impending main roster call-up, or a storyline reset. Fans and wrestling insiders view Femi as a strong contender to vie for the NXT Championship upon his return, potentially dethroning current titleholder Trick Williams.
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