Roman Reigns Opens Up About The Rock, Cody Rhodes, While Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career; NXT’s Oba Femi MIA
The WWE Universe has been buzzing with recent developments involving some of its biggest stars. Roman Reigns recently shared his thoughts about his WrestleMania 40 opponents The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a possible wrestling future, and NXT standout Oba Femi has been notably absent from recent events. Here’s a detailed look at the latest news and rumors from the world of professional wrestling.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
During an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns weighed in on the main event of WrestleMania 40, where he faced Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock, as was initially speculated.
When asked if he was disappointed not to face The Rock, Reigns was unfazed, stating, “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… It was the same task in hand for me.” He emphasized that his priority was defending his championship regardless of the opponent.
The switch between Rhodes and The Rock as his WrestleMania challenger stirred some confusion among fans. Rhodes, who won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, initially said he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship. Fans saw what appeared to be The Rock stepping into the spot, but following fan backlash, Rhodes reversed course, leading to The Rock turning heel, rebranding as “The Final Boss,” and aligning himself with Reigns. At WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, while Rhodes took the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
Looking ahead, Reigns acknowledged the possibility of a future match with 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. The Rock made a surprise WWE appearance last month at Bad Blood but has not revealed his intentions nor returned since. With a WarGames match featuring rival Bloodline factions set for Survivor Series, speculation mounts that The Rock could reappear and reignite a storyline with his cousin Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Possible WWE Involvement
Boxing star Tommy Fury recently hinted at a potential career crossover into professional wrestling. Fury, younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury (who has a history with WWE), posted a YouTube video from backstage during WWE’s recent UK tour.
He commented on his experience meeting WWE superstars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, and expressed enthusiasm about possibly stepping inside the wrestling ring one day. “I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” Fury remarked.
At 25 years old and boasting a perfect 10-0 professional boxing record, Tommy Fury has carved out his own name in combat sports, including a win over Jake Paul. Given his connections to the Paul family—his sister is dating Jake Paul—a rivalry with WWE star and Logan Paul’s brother could be a captivating storyline. WWE may well be considering the potential of Fury joining to tap into a broader mainstream audience.
NXT Star Oba Femi Absent from Recent Taping
Meanwhile, former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not been seen around NXT programming in about a month, raising questions among fans.
According to Fightful Select, Femi has been absent from backstage areas and tapings since losing his North American Championship to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. After a strong run following his NXT debut in April 2023—which included winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and holding the North American title for a record 272 days—Femi has not appeared on television since his loss and subsequent rematch defeat.
The reasons behind his absence remain unclear. It could be a simple storyline reset or recovery from injury, or perhaps a sign he is being groomed for a move to WWE’s main roster. Regardless, Femi remains a strong contender for future NXT Championship storylines once he returns.
These developments showcase the dynamic nature of WWE’s evolving storylines and talent management. Fans eagerly await confirmation on potential showdowns between Reigns and The Rock, Tommy Fury’s possible wrestling debut, and Oba Femi’s next career move within NXT or beyond.
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