Roman Reigns Comments on The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; NXT Rumors Surround Oba Femi
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Potential Rock Match
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns opened up about his experiences leading up to and during WrestleMania 40, particularly focusing on the evolving storyline involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes.
Reigns addressed the uncertainty and fan speculation about whether he would face The Rock or Cody Rhodes in the main event. When asked if he was disappointed that Rhodes got the WrestleMania 40 title match instead of The Rock, Reigns was clear that his priority was the main event itself, regardless of the opponent.
“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. It’s where, we just need to get there and defend this thing. 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."
Rhodes initially won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble and declared he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40, which seemed to pave the way for The Rock’s arrival. This led to significant fan backlash, pushing Rhodes to reverse his stance days later. The Rock then made a heel turn, adopting the persona of "The Final Boss" and aligning with Reigns. Together, The Rock and Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the Night 1 main event at WrestleMania 40. The following night, Rhodes won the WWE title from Reigns in the main event.
Reigns also addressed the lingering question of whether a long-anticipated match with The Rock could happen in the future. He emphasized that fan demand would be pivotal in making such a matchup happen.
"I think our fanbase and the company’s proven that if our fans are loud enough and passionate enough about something, we’re a company who—we’re not being dictated to. We have a vision for where we’re trying to go, but we know who the consumers are… If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen."
The Rock, who made a surprise return at Bad Blood last month, has yet to clarify his intentions, but with the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series featuring both new and original Bloodline members, speculation is ripe that The Rock could reemerge and possibly set up a future clash with his cousin Roman Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Potential WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, hinted at a possible future in WWE during a recent YouTube video posted backstage at a WWE event on the company’s UK tour.
Fury expressed enthusiasm about the experience and suggested a keen interest in exploring professional wrestling.
"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 currently boasts an undefeated 10-0 professional boxing record and is notable for being the only boxer to decisively defeat social media star Jake Paul. Given his connections and the ongoing WWE involvement of the Paul family—particularly Logan Paul, already a WWE Superstar—a potential storyline involving the Fury and Paul families could attract crossover appeal and mainstream attention.
His brother Tyson’s brief WWE involvement, including a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and his memorable intervention at Clash at the Castle, has already set a precedent for the Fury family’s interest in WWE-style entertainment.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has not appeared on NXT programming since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27. According to reports from Fightful Select, Femi has been absent from recent NXT tapings, sparking speculation about his current status within WWE.
Femi first made a significant impact after debuting on NXT television in April 2023, capturing the NXT Breakout Tournament and then winning the North American Championship by cashing in on Dragon Lee. His 272-day reign was the longest in the title’s history until his surprising loss to D’Angelo.
Following a rematch defeat at Halloween Havoc, Femi has not been seen on NXT or reported backstage. While the reasons remain unclear, possibilities include a storyline hiatus to regroup after two key losses, preparations for a main roster call-up, or injury-related downtime.
Given his talent and trajectory, Femi is expected to be a strong contender for future NXT Championship opportunities once he returns to television.
Conclusion
Roman Reigns continues to embody his role as WWE’s dominant figure while leaving open the possibility of future epic encounters, including a potential match with The Rock. Meanwhile, Tommy Fury’s hint at joining WWE introduces an intriguing prospect of adding fresh star power to the roster. The silence surrounding Oba Femi keeps fans guessing, but the former champion’s past success suggests a bright future ahead whenever he steps back into the spotlight. As WWE Universe looks forward to upcoming events like Survivor Series, these storylines and rumors will be key narratives to watch.