WWE Updates: Roman Reigns Talks The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Career, and NXT Rumors on Oba Femi
WWE Universe News Roundup – November 27, 2024
Roman Reigns Shares Thoughts on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Potential Rock Match
Roman Reigns, WWE’s “Original Tribal Chief,” recently sat down for an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, where he opened up about his experiences leading up to and during WrestleMania 40, particularly focusing on his matches against Cody Rhodes and the possibility of facing The Rock in the future.
Reigns revealed that although there was speculation and back-and-forth about whether he would face The Rock or Rhodes in the WrestleMania 40 main event, the identity of his opponent was secondary to him—what truly mattered was being in the spotlight defending his championship.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with, you know. I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out,” Reigns said. “They are trying to stop history from happening. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me.”
After Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, there was initial uncertainty, with Rhodes indicating he wouldn’t challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. Instead, it appeared The Rock might step into that spot. However, fan backlash led Rhodes to reconsider, culminating in The Rock turning heel, adopting the persona “The Final Boss,” and teaming with Reigns. This alliance saw them defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, before Rhodes reclaimed the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
When asked if a Reigns versus The Rock match could still happen, Reigns left the door open, emphasizing the role of fan demand: “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.”
The Rock made an unexpected WWE return at the recent Bad Blood event but has yet to reveal his long-term plans with the company. Many speculate that WWE’s upcoming Survivor Series, featuring a WarGames match involving new and original versions of The Bloodline, could be a perfect stage for The Rock’s reemergence and possibly set the stage for a future showdown with his cousin.
Boxer Tommy Fury Shows Interest in WWE
Tommy Fury, the professional boxer and younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, teased potential ambitions in the wrestling world this week. Posting a video on YouTube from backstage at a WWE UK tour event, Fury expressed admiration for WWE stars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, while hinting at the possibility of entering the squared circle himself one day.
“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. 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 is currently undefeated in his professional boxing career (10-0) and notably handed Jake Paul one of his losses. Given his existing relationship with the Paul family and WWE Superstar Logan Paul, Tommy’s crossover into WWE could lead to intriguing storylines, including potential matchups or tag team encounters pitting the Fury brothers against the Paul brothers.
His older brother Tyson Fury previously appeared in WWE, including a victory over Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2019, and an incident at Clash at the Castle 2022 that stopped Logan Paul from cashing in the Money in the Bank contract.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion and winner of the NXT Breakout Tournament, has not been seen at NXT tapings in the past month, sparking rumors and speculation within the wrestling community.
Fightful Select reports that since Femi’s loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27—including a rematch defeat—he has been notably absent from NXT television and tapings. While the reasons remain unclear, there is speculation ranging from a potential reset after two significant losses to injury or even preparation for a main roster call-up.
Femi’s rise has been impressive since his debut in April 2023, with a dominant title reign of 272 days as North American Champion. His return to NXT, whenever it happens, could position him as a strong contender for the NXT Championship, making him a prime candidate to forecast new storylines and rivalries within WWE’s developmental brand.
Summary:
Roman Reigns reflected on his journey through WrestleMania 40, affirming his focus on competition regardless of opponent and leaving open the possibility of a marquee match against The Rock, contingent on fan interest. Meanwhile, Tommy Fury expressed enthusiasm about a potential foray into WWE, following in the footsteps of his brother Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, NXT’s Oba Femi has been noticeably absent from recent programming, fueling speculation about his future plans and trajectory within WWE.
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