Roman Reigns Opens Up on Facing The Rock and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40; Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Future; Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Raises Questions
The WWE Universe has been buzzing with recent developments involving some of the industry’s biggest names. In a revealing interview and a series of backstage sightings, several prominent figures shared insights about their careers and future prospects. Let’s dive into the latest updates concerning Roman Reigns, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi.
Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Main Event and Potential Future Clash with The Rock
Roman Reigns, WWE’s dominant “Tribal Chief,” offered candid thoughts during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Jimmy Traina about the heavy-hyped main event at WrestleMania 40. The bout pitted Reigns against Cody Rhodes, following speculation that The Rock might be the top contender.
When asked if he felt disappointed not to face The Rock at the event, Reigns was unequivocal: the priority was simply to be in the main event spotlight.
“It doesn’t matter to me,” he stated. “I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with. It didn’t matter who it is. They are trying to stop history from happening, trying to take us off the pinnacle, so it was the same task for me.”
The lead-up was marked by drama when Rhodes, after winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, initially refused to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. This caused a ripple of confusion and led to The Rock’s heel turn as “The Final Boss,” aligning with Reigns. On Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins, but the younger Rhodes triumphed over Reigns on Night 2 to claim the WWE title.
Despite the much-anticipated match between The Rock and Reigns not materializing, Reigns acknowledged the possibility of it happening in the future, hinging on fan interest.
“I think our fanbase and the company have proven that if the fans are loud and passionate enough, and if The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” Reigns said.
The Rock made a surprise return at WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has yet to clarify his intentions or make further appearances. With a high-stakes WarGames match featuring versions of The Bloodline scheduled for Survivor Series, speculation grows that The Rock could re-emerge to build toward a showdown with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Hints at Possible WWE Career After Backstage Visit
British professional boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, teased an interest in joining WWE after attending a recent WWE event in the United Kingdom.
In a YouTube video posted Sunday, Fury shared footage from backstage, where he met with notable WWE superstars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
He expressed appreciation for the “love” from WWE talent and staff and hinted at a potential future with the company. “I look forward to possibly climbing through these ropes one day. Who knows?” Fury said.
Tommy Fury, 25, has carved out a strong boxing career, remaining undefeated with a 10-0 record and famously handing Jake Paul his only professional loss. Given his ties to the Paul family—whose members Logan and Jake Paul have both embarked on WWE careers—Tommy Fury could be a natural fit for wrestling storylines, potentially including high-profile matches against the Paul brothers.
Oba Femi’s Sudden Absence from NXT Sparks Speculation
NXT fans have noticed the absence of Oba Femi, former North American Champion, who has not been seen in recent tapings since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at WWE’s Halloween Havoc event on October 27. According to reports from Fightful Select, Femi has not appeared backstage or on NXT television for the past month. The reason for this hiatus remains unclear. It may be a strategic pause to let him regroup after suffering two consecutive losses, or perhaps an indication of an injury or a call-up to WWE’s main roster.
Femi stormed onto the NXT scene in April 2023, rapidly gaining momentum by winning the Breakout Tournament and cashing in to capture the North American Championship from Dragon Lee. His title reign lasted 272 days, a noteworthy run that ended with D’Angelo defeating him at Halloween Havoc and subsequently in a rematch.
Should Femi return soon, many expect him to pursue the NXT Championship, potentially positioning him as a top contender to dethrone current titleholder Trick Williams.
Stay tuned for further updates from the world of professional wrestling as these storylines continue to evolve.
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