Roman Reigns Opens Up About WrestleMania 40 Opponents, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence
Bleacher Report has the latest updates from the WWE universe, including insights from Roman Reigns on his WrestleMania 40 main event opponents, boxer Tommy Fury hinting at a possible WWE career, and rumors surrounding NXT’s Oba Femi.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Matchups and The Rock Possibility
During a recent interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, WWE superstar Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on the shifts in main event plans for WrestleMania 40 and the possibility of facing his cousin, The Rock, in the future.
Reigns revealed that he was indifferent to who he faced in the WrestleMania 40 main event—whether it was Cody Rhodes or The Rock—as long as he was defending his title on the big stage. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with,” Reigns said. He emphasized that both opponents represented the same challenge: trying to halt his reign at the top.
Initially, after Cody Rhodes captured the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, it appeared The Rock would be Reigns’ WrestleMania opponent. However, fan backlash led Rhodes to change his stance, sparking a heel turn for The Rock, who became “The Final Boss” and aligned with Reigns. This alliance culminated in Reigns and The Rock defeating Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes triumphed over Reigns on Night 2 to win the WWE Championship.
When asked if a dream match against The Rock could still happen, Reigns noted that fan demand is crucial. “If that’s what people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he stated, acknowledging the company’s responsiveness to the audience.
The Rock made a surprise WWE return last month at Bad Blood but has yet to clarify his future intentions. With an intense WarGames match featuring The Bloodline factions scheduled for the upcoming Survivor Series, speculation is rife that The Rock might resurface to build toward a high-profile showdown with Reigns.
Boxer Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Career
British professional boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated 10-0 record and notable victory over Jake Paul, has teased the possibility of entering the WWE world. In a recent YouTube video, Fury shared backstage footage from WWE’s UK tour and expressed appreciation for the wrestlers and the company.
Fury commended WWE talents like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, before adding, “I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” His comments suggest an openness to exploring pro wrestling as a future endeavor.
Tommy Fury is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight boxing champion who previously had a WWE match at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously interfered in WWE’s Clash at the Castle event in 2022 by knocking out Austin Theory in the audience.
Given Tommy’s connections with the Paul family and WWE’s interest in crossover talents, a rivalry or tag team featuring the Fury and Paul brothers could appeal to mainstream and wrestling audiences alike.
NXT’s Oba Femi Absent from Recent Tapings Amid Unclear Future
Fightful Select reports that former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not been seen at NXT tapings since his last televised match, a loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. The reason for his absence remains unknown.
Femi, a former University of Alabama shot put athlete, debuted on NXT television in April 2023 and rapidly emerged as a dominant force—winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding it a record 272 days.
His recent consecutive losses to D’Angelo marked a downturn, and he has been off television since. Speculation includes a possible main roster call-up, injury recovery, or a creative reset period. When Femi returns, many anticipate him challenging for the NXT Championship, possibly against current titleholder Trick Williams.
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