Roman Reigns Talks The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; NXT Updates on Oba Femi
In a recent wave of notable WWE-related developments, Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 experience and potential future bouts, while boxer Tommy Fury hinted at exploring pro wrestling. Meanwhile, NXT star Oba Femi’s absence from recent events has sparked speculation among fans.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock Match Possibility
During an interview on the SI Media podcast with Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns discussed his feelings on WrestleMania 40’s main event scenario, which saw him face Cody Rhodes instead of The Rock as initially speculated. Reigns expressed indifference about his opponent, emphasizing his focus on defending the WWE Championship: “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with… 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.”
Cody Rhodes secured his WrestleMania spot by winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, initially stating he wouldn’t challenge Reigns for the title at the event, which suggested The Rock would take that opportunity. Fan backlash prompted Rhodes to reverse his stance, leading to The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns then teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, before Rhodes reclaimed the WWE Championship by beating Reigns on Night 2. When asked about the possibility of a Reigns vs. The Rock singles match in the future, Reigns seemed open to the idea, stating it depends on fan enthusiasm: “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 WWE return at the recent Bad Blood event but has yet to clarify future plans. With a major WarGames match involving members of The Bloodline scheduled for Survivor Series, speculation is rife that The Rock could reappear to build momentum toward a showdown with his cousin Reigns.
Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Interest after Backstage Visit
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, recently shared a YouTube video showing his backstage visit to a WWE show on the company’s UK tour. Fury expressed appreciation for the wrestlers and WWE’s hospitality, suggesting he might consider a future in the squared circle: “I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy, undefeated in professional boxing at 25 years old and known for his victory over Jake Paul, could be an intriguing addition to WWE, especially given his family ties and his relationship with the Paul brothers. WWE fans and analysts have speculated on potential storyline opportunities, including matchups involving Logan Paul, a current WWE Superstar and former United States Champion. His brother Tyson Fury also had a memorable WWE appearance, defeating Braun Strowman by count-out at Crown Jewel 2019. Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Spurs Speculation
Meanwhile, reports have emerged that Oba Femi, the former North American Champion, has not been seen at NXT tapings or television since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Fightful Select noted the wrestler’s absence, with no backstage sightings or mentions over the past month.
Femi’s absence remains unexplained—it could be related to injury recovery, a storyline reset after his recent setbacks, or even a potential call-up to WWE’s main roster. Since debuting on televised NXT in April 2023, Femi had an impressive run, capturing the NXT Breakout Tournament, winning the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, and holding the title a record 272 days before dropping it to D’Angelo. Wrestling insiders suggest Femi remains a strong candidate for future NXT Championship contention upon his return.
As WWE continues to evolve with fresh storylines and talent movements, fans eagerly await more updates on these stories and potential surprises in the weeks ahead.