Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and NXT Rumors on Oba Femi
The WWE Universe has been abuzz with recent developments involving some of its top talents and promising prospects. Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience and potential future matchups, boxer Tommy Fury expressed interest in a WWE career, and notable rumors have surfaced about the absence of NXT star Oba Femi.
Reigns Shares Thoughts on The Rock and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40
In a candid interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, WWE Champion Roman Reigns discussed the whirlwind surrounding the main event scene at WrestleMania 40. Reigns spoke about how the WWE initially seemed to be planning a showdown between himself and The Rock, but ultimately, he faced Cody Rhodes as the main event opponent.
When asked whether he was disappointed not to face The Rock, Reigns emphasized that being in the main event was what mattered most. “I was the guy everyone wanted to dance with,” he said. “It didn’t matter who it was. They were trying to stop history from happening and take us off the pinnacle. It was the same task either way.”
The drama leading into WrestleMania 40 saw Rhodes win the men’s Royal Rumble but initially decline to challenge Reigns, leading to speculation that The Rock would step in. However, after some negative fan reaction, Rhodes reversed course, while The Rock turned heel, becoming “The Final Boss” and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, but on Night 2, Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns.
Looking ahead, Reigns hinted that a dream match with The Rock could still happen if the fans demand it: “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.” The Rock had made an unannounced WWE return last month at Bad Blood but has not appeared since. With the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series pitting the new and original Bloodline factions against each other, some speculate The Rock might reappear to further build toward a future showdown with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Prospects
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, recently hinted at possible plans to explore professional wrestling. Posting a YouTube video backstage during WWE’s UK tour, Fury expressed enthusiasm for WWE and its superstars: “Big up to Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, the lot of them. Thank you to WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day.”
Tommy Fury, who holds an undefeated 10-0 professional boxing record and famously defeated Jake Paul, could potentially be a compelling addition to WWE’s roster. With strong ties to the Paul family — given Jake and Logan Paul’s involvement with WWE — a future rivalry or alliance involving the Fury and Paul brothers would likely attract mainstream attention.
Oba Femi Absent from NXT Amid Recent Losses
Meanwhile, reports indicate that former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has been noticeably absent from WWE’s NXT tapings for the past month. Sources reveal he has not been seen backstage since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at last month’s Halloween Havoc event.
Since debuting on NXT television in April 2023, Femi impressed with a breakout tournament victory and a record-setting 272-day reign as North American Champion after defeating Dragon Lee. However, Femi suffered his first televised loss just weeks ago, dropping the title to D’Angelo, followed by a rematch loss at Halloween Havoc.
The reasons for Femi’s absence are unclear. It could be a strategic pause to recalibrate his character after two significant defeats, a possible injury, or preparations for a main roster call-up. When he returns, many fans and analysts see Femi as a strong contender for the NXT Championship and a worthy challenger to current titleholder Trick Williams.
As WWE continues to evolve heading into the new year, storylines involving these talents promise to keep fans engaged with fresh intrigue and exciting possibilities.
Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and the latest from the wrestling world.