Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents, Tommy Fury Hints WWE Interest, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Raises Questions
The WWE Universe remains abuzz with recent developments involving some of the industry’s most talked-about personalities. Roman Reigns spoke candidly about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience and potential future clashes, while boxer Tommy Fury teased a possible foray into professional wrestling with WWE. Meanwhile, NXT fans are curious about former North American Champion Oba Femi’s recent absence from programming. Here is the latest news and insights on these storylines.
Roman Reigns on WrestleMania 40: The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and Future Possibilities
In an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns provided his thoughts about the high-profile WrestleMania 40 main event, which saw him face Cody Rhodes instead of the longstanding speculation involving The Rock.
Reigns remarked that it didn’t matter who his opponent was, as long as he remained in the main event spotlight: “I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… It didn’t matter who it was. They’re trying to stop history from happening. They’re trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me.”
The storyline leading into WrestleMania had some twists: after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially stated he would not challenge Reigns, pointing toward The Rock as the likely contender. Due to negative fan reactions, Rhodes changed course days later, which led to The Rock turning heel, adopting the persona “The Final Boss,” and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 at WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes defeated Reigns for the WWE Championship on Night 2. When asked if a future match between The Rock and Roman Reigns could happen, Roman responded positively but emphasized it depends on fan demand: “If our fans are loud enough and passionate enough… If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.”
The Rock’s unannounced return last month at Bad Blood surprised fans but didn’t reveal his WWE intentions. With upcoming major matches such as the WarGames bout between versions of The Bloodline at Survivor Series, many eyes will be watching for further hints or potential appearances from The Rock as a build-up to a showdown with his cousin Reigns.
Tommy Fury Expresses Interest in WWE Future Following UK Tour Appearance
British professional boxer Tommy Fury has sparked speculation about potentially entering WWE following his recent visit backstage during WWE’s UK tour. On Sunday, Fury shared a YouTube video from a WWE event, capturing moments with WWE Superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
In the video, Fury said: “Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy Fury, 25, is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, a former world heavyweight boxing champion who has had limited WWE involvement, including a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and a memorable incident during WWE Clash at the Castle 2022. Tommy himself is undefeated in professional boxing with a record of 10-0 and is notable for being the only boxer to defeat Jake Paul.
Given his connections and mainstream appeal, especially considering Logan Paul’s active WWE career, a potential feud or tag team scenario involving the Fury and Paul brothers could captivate audiences beyond traditional wrestling fans, making Tommy Fury’s WWE future one to watch.
Oba Femi’s Recent NXT Absence Spurs Speculation
NXT has been quiet regarding former North American Champion Oba Femi, who has reportedly not been seen backstage or on NXT programming since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Fightful Select reports no recent news on Femi’s status, fueling speculation. After debuting on NXT in April 2023, Femi quickly rose through the ranks, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship by defeating Dragon Lee. His reign lasted a record 272 days, but he recently dropped the title to D’Angelo and lost a subsequent rematch in October.
His absence could be strategic—either a period to recalibrate after two notable losses, a sign of an impending main roster call-up, or possibly dealing with an injury. NXT decision-makers might also be holding him off television to let storylines settle before his return.
Whenever Oba Femi returns, his established dominance and athletic background make him a strong contender for future NXT titles and significant storylines.
Looking Ahead
As WWE continues to evolve storylines and talent rosters across brands, fans eagerly anticipate whether The Rock versus Roman Reigns will become reality, whether Tommy Fury steps into the squared circle, and what lies ahead for Oba Femi in NXT. These developments highlight the dynamic nature of professional wrestling and the ongoing efforts to blend star power with compelling narratives.
Stay tuned for more updates from the WWE Universe.