WWE News Update: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence
In recent days, exciting developments have emerged from the WWE Universe. Roman Reigns shared insights on WrestleMania 40 plans involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxing star Tommy Fury hinted at a potential WWE career, and former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent programming. Here’s a deeper look into these stories.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Future Matchups
Roman Reigns spoke candidly during an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast about his experience heading into WrestleMania 40 and the changing plans regarding his opponents. Initially, the WWE Championship match was anticipated to pit Reigns against his cousin, The Rock—one of the biggest draws in WWE history. However, after Cody Rhodes won the men’s 2024 Royal Rumble, a storyline twist saw Rhodes declare he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania, leading to The Rock’s heel turn as “The Final Boss” and his alliance with Reigns.
Asked whether he was disappointed to face Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns emphasized that being in the WrestleMania main event was what mattered most. "It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with," Reigns said. The focus, he explained, was on defending the championship and maintaining his position at “the pinnacle.”
At WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1. The very next night, Rhodes shockingly defeated Reigns to capture the WWE Championship.
Looking ahead, Reigns acknowledged that a future match against The Rock remains a possibility if fans remain vocal in their desire to see 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. With The Rock making a surprise return at the recent Bad Blood event and WWE’s WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring members of The Bloodline, speculation is mounting about when The Rock might reappear and potentially reignite his rivalry with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Interest After UK Tour Experience
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has hinted at a potential career in professional wrestling after immersing himself backstage during WWE’s recent United Kingdom tour.
In a YouTube video posted Sunday, Fury reflected on the night spent with WWE Superstars, including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. “Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” he remarked.
Tommy Fury, 25, boasts an undefeated professional boxing record and notably defeated Jake Paul, which could provide intriguing crossover appeal in WWE storylines, especially given Logan Paul’s presence in the company. A potential tag team involving the Fury brothers against the Paul brothers could attract mainstream attention, offering WWE a fresh angle with wide appeal.
Tommy’s older brother Tyson also dabbled in WWE, competing in a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously knocking out Austin Theory at Clash at the Castle 2022 to thwart a Money in the Bank cash-in.
Oba Femi’s Quiet Absence from NXT Sparks Speculation
Recent reports have surfaced concerning the absence of Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion, from WWE’s NXT tapings over the past month. According to Fightful Select, Femi has not been backstage since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at the October 27 Halloween Havoc event.
The details behind Femi’s absence remain unclear. It could be a strategic move by NXT officials to give him time off following two significant losses—dropping the North American Championship after a record 272-day reign and losing the rematch to D’Angelo. Alternatively, Femi might be resting from a possible injury or preparing for a transition to WWE’s main roster.
Femi made a strong impact after debuting on televised NXT in April 2023, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and defeating Dragon Lee to capture the North American title. Upon his return, many expect him to be a formidable contender for the NXT Championship once again.
Conclusion
With Roman Reigns opening the door to a potential blockbuster showdown with The Rock, Tommy Fury hinting at making the leap from boxing to WWE, and Oba Femi’s unexpected absence from NXT, the WWE landscape is buzzing with intriguing storylines and possibilities. Fans have much to look forward to as these narratives continue to unfold in the coming months.