Roman Reigns Opens Up on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Future Matches; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Debut; NXT’s Oba Femi Absent Amid Rumors
The WWE Universe has plenty to buzz about as Roman Reigns shares candid thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 main event, boxer Tommy Fury hints at a possible pro wrestling career, and NXT star Oba Femi goes off the radar following consecutive losses. Here’s an update on the latest developments shaking the world of professional wrestling.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Potential Rock Showdown
During an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns addressed fan speculation surrounding his WrestleMania 40 opponent. Initially, there was uncertainty whether Reigns would face WWE legend The Rock or top star Cody Rhodes in the highly anticipated event.
Reigns expressed a fundamental focus on his status as the main event attraction rather than being concerned about the opponent:
“ It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with, you know. I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out… They are trying to stop history from happening. It was the same task in hand for me.”
Following Cody Rhodes’ 2024 men’s Royal Rumble victory, he initially declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. The Rock looked poised to reclaim the spotlight, but fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse course and accept the challenge. This led to a heel turn for The Rock, who aligned with Reigns as “The Final Boss,” resulting in a tag team win over Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. The following night culminated with Rhodes capturing the WWE title from Reigns.
When asked about the possibility of a future Reigns vs. The Rock clash, Reigns hinted that it remains on the table based on fan demand:
“If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.”
The Rock made a surprise return at last month’s Bad Blood event but has since been absent from WWE programming. With an intense WarGames match featuring different factions of The Bloodline scheduled for Survivor Series, many anticipate The Rock’s potential reappearance to build toward a deeper storyline with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Teases Potential WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, hinted at exploring wrestling after spending time backstage at recent WWE UK events. Posting a video on YouTube, Tommy expressed his admiration for WWE performers and appreciation for the experience:
“Big up to Randy Orton, big up to Cody Rhodes, all of them, Gunther, the lot of them… I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?”
Tommy Fury is undefeated in his boxing career and notably handed Jake Paul his only professional loss. Considering his familial connections and crossover appeal—as well as Logan Paul’s involvement in WWE—Fury’s potential transition into wrestling could create compelling matchups and attract a wider audience.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Speculation
Former North American Champion Oba Femi has not been seen on NXT tapings or television since his October 27 loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. Reports from Fightful Select indicate there has been no backstage presence for Femi in recent weeks.
After debuting on NXT in April 2023, Femi quickly made a name for himself by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title from Dragon Lee. His reign lasted 272 days, the longest in the title’s history, before falling to D’Angelo and subsequently losing their rematch.
The reasons for Femi’s current absence are unclear. It may be a planned hiatus to reset after tough losses, recovery from injury, or preparations for a possible main roster call-up. Alternatively, NXT management could be holding him off TV temporarily to refresh his character. Upon return, he is expected to be a strong contender for the NXT Championship and a key figure in future storylines.
Stay tuned as WWE continues to evolve storylines and talent trajectories in the coming months, with fans eager to see how these narratives unfold.