Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
In the latest updates from the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 main event against Cody Rhodes and the potential for a future match with The Rock. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury has hinted at a possible foray into professional wrestling with WWE. Additionally, reports have surfaced about former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi’s recent absence from NXT programming.
Roman Reigns on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and WrestleMania 40
During an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast, hosted by Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns addressed the speculation surrounding his WrestleMania 40 main event opponent. Many fans anticipated a historic showdown between Reigns and his cousin, The Rock, but the eventual match saw Reigns defending his WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes.
When asked whether he was disappointed not to face The Rock, Reigns dismissed any concerns, emphasizing the importance of being in the main event regardless of the opponent. "It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with," Reigns stated. He described the challenge as the key focus: stopping history from happening and defending his position at the top of WWE.
The storyline leading up to WrestleMania 40 was marked by twists. After Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially declined a WrestleMania title challenge against Reigns, paving the way for The Rock to enter the picture. However, negative fan reaction led to storyline changes, with Rhodes reversing course and The Rock turning heel as "The Final Boss," aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. Regarding a potential Reigns vs. The Rock match in the future, Reigns expressed openness to the idea, contingent on fan interest. "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 made an unannounced WWE return at the recent Bad Blood event but has not yet made clear his long-term intentions. With a WarGames match involving different versions of The Bloodline set for Survivor Series, speculation grows that The Rock might soon re-emerge to build toward a showdown with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Aspirations
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has shown interest in exploring WWE. In a recent YouTube video filmed backstage during WWE’s UK tour, Fury mingled with WWE superstars and expressed appreciation for the experience. “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day,” he said.
Tommy Fury, currently undefeated as a professional boxer with a 10-0 record, is known for his victory over Jake Paul and his ties to the Paul family. This background could position him well for storylines involving Logan Paul, a WWE Superstar and former United States Champion. Fans have speculated that a potential tag team match pitting the Fury brothers against the Paul brothers might attract mainstream attention and broaden WWE’s fanbase.
Oba Femi Reportedly Missing from NXT
Reports from Fightful Select reveal that Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion, has not been seen at NXT events for over a month following his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Since that loss—ending his record-breaking 272-day title reign—and a subsequent defeat in a rematch, Femi has been absent from televised NXT programming.
The reason for Femi’s absence remains unclear. It could be a strategic hiatus to regroup after two significant losses or possibly due to injury. Alternatively, WWE officials may be holding him off television to allow the impact of his defeats to settle. Having made a dominant impression since his NXT debut in April 2023—including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship—Femi remains a strong candidate to chase the NXT Championship upon his return.
As the WWE Universe looks ahead, the evolving storylines involving top stars and intriguing newcomers continue to generate excitement and anticipation. Fans can expect more developments involving Roman Reigns, The Rock, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi in the weeks to come.