Roman Reigns Comments on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and WrestleMania 40; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
Bleacher Report recently provided an update on several notable developments in the WWE Universe, touching on Roman Reigns’ thoughts about WrestleMania 40 matchups, boxer Tommy Fury’s possible WWE future, and NXT star Oba Femi’s current status.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Potential Rock Match
Roman Reigns spoke candidly during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Jimmy Traina about WWE’s main event decisions at WrestleMania 40. When asked about initially facing Cody Rhodes rather than The Rock in the event’s main event, Reigns emphasized that his priority was simply being in the main event spotlight.
Reigns remarked, "It doesn’t matter to me. 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." His message was clear: regardless of opponent, his focus was on defending his top spot in WWE.
The lead-up to WrestleMania 40 saw several twists. Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially declared he wouldn’t challenge Reigns, opening the door for The Rock to appear in the main event. However, fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse his stance. This led to The Rock turning heel and aligning with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” On Night 1, The Rock and Reigns teamed to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Night 2 saw Rhodes overcome Reigns for the WWE Championship.
Regarding a potential future showdown with The Rock—the much-anticipated match fans hoped for at WrestleMania 40—Reigns acknowledged the possibility depends on fan demand, stating, "If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen."
The Rock recently made a surprise return at WWE’s Bad Blood but has yet to reveal his long-term plans, with speculation high about a possible build toward a Reigns Cousin clash, especially with the ongoing Bloodline storyline at Survivor Series.
Tommy Fury Hints at Future WWE Involvement
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has hinted at interest in professional wrestling after spending time backstage during WWE’s UK tour. In a YouTube video, Fury shared moments with WWE stars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, expressing appreciation for WWE’s hospitality and teasing a possible future inside the squared circle.
"So guys, that is a night at the WWE complete… I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day," Fury said.
Tommy Fury is undefeated in boxing (10-0) and holds a notable victory over Jake Paul, adding intrigue given his connections to the Paul family and potential storyline opportunities with Logan Paul—a current WWE Superstar and former US Champion. Given Tyson Fury’s previous WWE involvement and Tommy’s crossover appeal, a Fury vs. Paul rivalry or team-up could captivate mainstream audiences.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence from NXT Programming
Meanwhile, NXT’s former North American Champion Oba Femi has not appeared on NXT television or been reported backstage for over a month. Following his loss to Tony D’Angelo at the October 27 Halloween Havoc event—where Femi lost the North American Championship and then fell again in a rematch—he has been notably absent.
Sources suggest the hiatus could be a strategic reset after two significant defeats. Femi had debuted on NXT in April 2023, quickly rising through the ranks by winning the Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Title, holding it a record 272 days before his recent losses.
While his absence could signal preparation for a main roster call-up or recovery from injury, it may simply be a way for NXT’s creative team to let the impact of his losses settle before a potential return. Upon coming back, Femi remains a favorite to contend for the NXT Championship.
These updates underscore a period of dynamic storytelling and career developments within WWE, blending established stars like Roman Reigns and The Rock with rising talents and crossover athletes like Tommy Fury and Oba Femi. WWE Universe fans can expect continued intrigue and exciting twists in the coming months.