Roman Reigns Shares Thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Interest; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
In recent developments within the WWE Universe, several notable figures have made headlines. Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 experiences and future possibilities regarding The Rock and Cody Rhodes. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury has hinted at a potential move into wrestling with WWE, and emerging star Oba Femi has been conspicuously absent from NXT programming, sparking speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Possible Future Bout with The Rock
During a candid interview on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast, Roman Reigns addressed questions about his main event match at WrestleMania 40. Initially, there was uncertainty about whether Reigns would face his cousin and WWE legend The Rock or Cody Rhodes. Reigns revealed that the opponent was inconsequential to him as long as he was in the spotlight, stating, "It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event… They are trying to stop history from happening… so it was the same task in hand for me."
Following a surprising turn of events, Cody Rhodes, after winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, initially declined a title challenge against Reigns at WrestleMania, prompting speculation that The Rock would take his place. Fan backlash led Rhodes to reconsider, which in turn prompted The Rock to turn heel, adopting the moniker "The Final Boss," and ally with Reigns.
Together, The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. Rhodes then captured the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. This sequence left fans disappointed that the much-anticipated Reigns vs. The Rock singles match never materialized.
Responding to the possibility of a future clash with The Rock, Reigns expressed openness if the WWE fanbase demands it, saying, "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 a surprise appearance on WWE programming at Bad Blood last month but has yet to clarify his long-term plans within the company.
With the Bloodline feud continuing through events like the Survivor Series WarGames match, many are watching closely to see if The Rock will return to WWE action and potentially build toward a headline match with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Shows Interest in WWE Wrestling Career
Tommy Fury, a professional boxer and younger brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, recently teased the idea of joining WWE. In a YouTube video filmed backstage during WWE’s UK tour, Fury praised WWE superstars such as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, expressing enthusiasm about his experience.
He remarked, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night."
Tommy Fury, undefeated in his boxing career and known for his victory over Jake Paul, could bring crossover appeal. Given his familial ties to Tyson Fury, who wrestled in WWE’s Crown Jewel event in 2019 and famously interfered in a 2022 WWE event, his potential WWE involvement has piqued interest. Observers have speculated about a storyline that might involve the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers, who are also linked to WWE, offering mainstream intrigue.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Raises Questions
Oba Femi, a rising star in WWE’s NXT brand, has not appeared on NXT since late October, shortly after multiple losses to Tony D’Angelo. Reports indicate that Femi has been absent from backstage tapings since his defeat at Halloween Havoc on October 27, prompting speculation about his future.
Femi’s recent setbacks followed a strong initial run in NXT after debuting in April 2023. He won the NXT Breakout Tournament and captured the North American Championship by defeating Dragon Lee, holding the title for a record-setting 272 days before losing it to D’Angelo.
Reasons for his absence are unknown; it may involve time off to recover or a strategic pause by creative to reset his character following back-to-back losses. Some insiders speculate that he could be preparing for a main roster call-up or a fresh storyline upon return. Given his talent and momentum, Femi is considered a strong candidate to challenge for the NXT Championship in the near future.
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