Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock and Cody Rhodes Rivalries; Tommy Fury Considers WWE Career; Oba Femi Absent from NXT Shows
In the dynamic world of professional wrestling, the latest buzz from WWE has brought fans intriguing updates involving Roman Reigns, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi. Here’s a detailed look at the recent developments shaping the WWE Universe.
Roman Reigns Opens Up About WrestleMania 40 and Possible Match with The Rock
Roman Reigns, the reigning pillar of WWE, recently spoke candidly during an interview on the SI Media podcast hosted by Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina. Reigns shared his perspective on the highly anticipated WrestleMania 40 main event storyline that involved a potential clash with The Rock or Cody Rhodes.
When asked if he felt any disappointment about facing Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns emphasized that being in the main event was what truly mattered. He described his position as the top target in WWE, explaining, "I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out… It didn’t matter who it is. They are trying to stop history from happening."
This statement came amid the behind-the-scenes shuffle following Rhodes’ victory in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match. Initially, Rhodes announced he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania but later reversed the decision after fan backlash, which led to The Rock turning heel and joining forces with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” Together, Reigns and The Rock defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, with Rhodes capturing the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Looking ahead, Reigns expressed openness to a future match against The Rock, contingent 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 an unannounced WWE appearance last month at Bad Blood but has yet to clarify his ongoing intentions.
Tommy Fury Hints at Possible WWE Career Following Backstage Visit
Boxing sensation Tommy Fury has stirred speculation about a potential career shift to professional wrestling. In a recent YouTube vlog, Fury shared footage of his backstage experience at a WWE event during the company’s UK tour.
Expressing gratitude to WWE Superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, Fury hinted at future aspirations in wrestling: “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows?”
Tommy Fury, 25, is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, a former world heavyweight boxing champion who notably participated in a WWE match at Crown Jewel 2019. Tommy remains undefeated in his boxing career and is recognized for a victory over influencer boxer Jake Paul.
Given the connections between the Fury and Paul families, WWE might explore the opportunity for cross-promotional storylines, potentially involving Logan Paul, a current WWE Superstar and former United States champion. Such matchups could attract a wider mainstream audience to WWE events.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence from NXT Programming
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has been notably missing from the brand’s programming and tapings over the past month. According to Fightful Select, Femi has not been seen since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at the Halloween Havoc event on October 27. The reasons behind Femi’s absence remain unclear. It could be a tactical decision by WWE to allow time for him to regroup following consecutive losses, or possibly injury-related. Since his NXT debut in April 2023, Femi enjoyed a distinguished run, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and setting a record 272-day reign as North American Champion.
Fans and insiders speculate that Femi might be preparing for a main roster call-up or a future storyline centered around the NXT Championship, potentially challenging current titleholder Trick Williams.
Stay tuned to Bleacher Report and Ring Rust Radio for further updates and in-depth coverage of these evolving WWE stories.