Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; NXT’s Oba Femi Absent Amid Rumors
In the latest updates from the WWE Universe, Roman Reigns, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi have all been in the spotlight for various reasons, ranging from high-profile matches and potential career moves to unexpected absences from programming. Here’s a closer look at what’s been unfolding.
Roman Reigns Discusses WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns recently opened up about his experiences at WrestleMania 40 and the dynamics involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes during an interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast with Jimmy Traina. Addressing the last-minute changes that saw him face Cody Rhodes in the main event instead of The Rock, Reigns expressed that he was indifferent about his opponent as long as he was headlining the show.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” Reigns said. “…It didn’t matter who it is. 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.”
The saga began after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and initially declined to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40, instead hinting that The Rock might get the spotlight. However, fan backlash led to Rhodes reversing his stance, with The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and aligning with Reigns. On Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns triumphed over Rhodes and Seth Rollins, with Rhodes later capturing the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. Reigns also weighed in on the possibility of a future match against The Rock, contingent on fan demand. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said.
Interestingly, The Rock made an unannounced comeback at WWE’s Bad Blood event last month but has yet to clarify his intentions. With both the new and original versions of The Bloodline facing off at Survivor Series’ upcoming WarGames match, speculation is rife that The Rock may appear again, potentially setting the stage for a future battle with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Aspirations
Boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated professional boxing record and for being the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has teased a potential foray into WWE. During a recent visit to a WWE event in the United Kingdom, Fury shared a backstage video on YouTube where he mingled with WWE Superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete,” Fury said. “…I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
His brother Tyson Fury previously participated in WWE, notably winning a match by count-out against Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2019. Tyson also made headlines at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022 by incapacitating Austin Theory, stopping him from cashing in the Money in the Bank contract.
Given Tommy Fury’s connection to the Paul brothers—Logan Paul is a WWE Superstar and former United States champion—there is potential for engaging storylines involving these figures, making Tommy a prospect WWE might seriously consider for future programming.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Sparks Speculation
Meanwhile, Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has not appeared on NXT television or backstage since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. According to Fightful Select and reports highlighted by Ringside News, there has been no word on his status or reasons for the absence.
Femi’s impressive television run began in April 2023, marked by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship by cashing in on Dragon Lee. His title reign lasted an NXT record-setting 272 days until he unexpectedly dropped the title to D’Angelo. A subsequent rematch at Halloween Havoc also ended in defeat.
While it remains unclear if Femi’s absence is due to injury, a creative reset, or preparation for a potential main roster call-up, fans and insiders alike are curious about his next moves. If and when he returns, many see him as a strong candidate to continue making waves within WWE.
As WWE continues to blend athleticism with storytelling, the evolving careers of Reigns, Fury, and Femi add intriguing layers to the ongoing narratives. Fans will undoubtedly be watching closely as these developments unfold on television and in the ring.