Roman Reigns Opens Up About The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s Mysterious NXT Absence
In recent WWE news, Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 main events against Cody Rhodes and potential future encounters with The Rock. Meanwhile, boxing star Tommy Fury hinted at a possible leap into professional wrestling with WWE, and NXT talent Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from the brand’s tapings, sparking speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock Rivalry
On Tuesday’s episode of the SI Media podcast, Roman Reigns discussed the main event plans for WrestleMania 40 and his experiences facing both Cody Rhodes and the iconic Rock.
Reigns revealed he was unfazed by the changing plans that saw him ultimately face Rhodes rather than The Rock at the event. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… They are trying to stop history from happening,” Reigns said, emphasizing that regardless of the opponent, his mission to defend his championship remained unchanged.
The storyline saw Rhodes win the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially declare he would not challenge Reigns at WrestleMania. This led to speculation The Rock would step in. After fan backlash, Rhodes reversed his stance, and The Rock turned heel, adopting the moniker “The Final Boss” and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes captured the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Addressing the possibility of a future match against The Rock, Reigns stated, “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.” Given The Rock’s surprise WWE return last month at Bad Blood and the upcoming Survivor Series WarGames match featuring The Bloodline factions, many are speculating this could be a perfect opportunity for Reigns and The Rock to finally clash.
Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in Joining WWE
Boxer Tommy Fury, brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, appeared intrigued by the idea of stepping into WWE’s squared circle. Posting a YouTube video from backstage at a recent WWE UK event, Tommy expressed appreciation for the wrestlers and WWE’s hospitality.
He said, “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.” At 25 years old and undefeated in professional boxing with a 10-0 record, Fury’s potential WWE future has fans curious.
His ties to the Paul family—having defeated Jake Paul in the ring—and Tyson Fury’s past limited WWE involvement could pave the way for a compelling storyline. A tag team match featuring the Fury brothers versus the Paul brothers is a tantalizing possibility that could draw mainstream attention to WWE.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Sparks Speculation
NXT’s former North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been missing from recent NXT tapings since October 27, when he lost a rematch to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc.
Fightful Select reports no signs of Femi backstage for a month, though the reasons remain unclear. Possibilities include a needed break after key losses, injury, or a potential call-up to WWE’s main roster.
Since debuting on NXT television in April 2023, Femi made an immediate impact by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding the title for a record 272 days. His consecutive losses to D’Angelo marked an end to that reign and a rare televised defeat.
When Femi returns, he is widely seen as a strong contender for a shot at the NXT Championship and is expected to remain a significant figure in the brand’s future plans.
As WWE continues to develop storylines and build new narratives, fans are eagerly watching how these developments—Roman Reigns’ potential Rock match, Tommy Fury’s WWE interest, and Oba Femi’s status—will unfold in the coming weeks.