Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes & Future WWE Prospects; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career; NXT Updates on Oba Femi
In recent interviews and reports from the WWE Universe, buzz continues around some of the industry’s key figures, including Roman Reigns, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, boxer-turned-wrestling hopeful Tommy Fury, and NXT standout Oba Femi. Here’s a detailed update on their latest developments and potential directions in WWE.
Roman Reigns Talks WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns recently opened up about his experiences leading up to and during WrestleMania 40, particularly regarding the main event scene involving Cody Rhodes and The Rock. Speaking on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, Reigns shared his perspective on the storyline back-and-forth about whether he would face The Rock or Rhodes at the event.
Addressing whether he was disappointed not to face his cousin The Rock, Reigns emphasized that being in the main event was what mattered most. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” he said. He framed the situation as a battle to defend his position at the top with whoever was the challenger.
Following Rhodes’ victory in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, the initial plan was that Rhodes would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania; instead, The Rock seemed positioned to take that spot. Fan backlash led to Rhodes reversing course, resulting in The Rock turning heel and adopting the "Final Boss" persona, aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, but Rhodes won the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
When asked about a future match against The Rock, Reigns suggested it would be possible 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,” he said. The Rock’s recent unannounced return at Bad Blood hinted at possible future storylines, with WWE’s WarGames match at Survivor Series providing another potential setting for his involvement.
Tommy Fury Hints at Potential WWE Future
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has signaled potential interest in crossing over to professional wrestling with WWE. Sharing a YouTube video from backstage at a WWE event during the company’s UK tour, Fury expressed enthusiasm for the wrestling world and hinted at a possible future in the squared circle.
“So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete. All the wrestlers showing love. Big up to Randy Orton. Absolutely amazing guy. Big up to Cody Rhodes, all of them, Gunther, the lot of them,” Fury said. “Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy Fury’s undefeated professional boxing record and unique connections—having defeated Jake Paul, a significant figure in both boxing and WWE—could position him well for a WWE career. Additionally, a storyline involving the Fury brothers versus the Paul brothers might attract mainstream fans, considering Logan Paul’s active status as a WWE Superstar and former United States Champion.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has reportedly been absent from NXT tapings for over a month, according to Fightful Select sources. Femi has not been seen since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at the Halloween Havoc event on October 27. Following a dominant debut run after arriving on NXT television in April 2023—including winning the Breakout Tournament and holding the North American Championship for a record 272 days—Femi suffered back-to-back losses to D’Angelo. His current absence has sparked speculation ranging from a potential main roster call-up, injury-related rest, or a creative pause to allow the storyline and losses to settle.
When Femi does return, he remains a strong contender for chasing the NXT Championship given his impressive résumé and physical presence.
These updates reflect an active period of transition and potential for some of WWE’s most talked-about talents. Whether Roman Reigns and The Rock finally meet in the ring, Tommy Fury steps into WWE as a new crossover star, or Oba Femi readies for a comeback, the WWE Universe continues to buzz with anticipation heading into 2025.