Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and Oba Femi Rumors Swirl in NXT
The WWE Universe continues to buzz with updates involving some of its top and rising stars. Bleacher Report recently gathered the latest insights, featuring Roman Reigns’ thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 opponents, boxer-turned-wrestling hopeful Tommy Fury’s possible WWE aspirations, and speculation surrounding NXT standout Oba Femi’s recent absence.
Roman Reigns Shares His Perspective on The Rock and Cody Rhodes Matchups
In a revealing conversation on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns opened up about the dynamic going into WrestleMania 40, where fans were initially speculating whether he would face The Rock or Cody Rhodes in the main event.
Reigns emphasized that it did not matter to him which opponent he faced, as long as he was headlining the event. "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. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me," Reigns explained.
Originally, after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match, he declared he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, hinting that The Rock might take that spot. However, following fan backlash, Rhodes changed course, the legendary Rock turned heel and adopted the moniker “The Final Boss,” aligning himself with Reigns. This alliance led to The Rock and Reigns teaming up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, before Rhodes captured the WWE Championship from Reigns on Night 2. When asked if a future one-on-one match between Reigns and The Rock could happen, he left the door open: "If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen." The Rock has made brief appearances, such as his unannounced return at Bad Blood last month, but has yet to state his intentions publicly.
Tommy Fury Hints at Possible WWE Career
Boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, teased potential plans to explore professional wrestling with WWE. After attending a WWE event in the United Kingdom, Fury shared his excitement on YouTube about the night backstage, meeting stars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
"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," said Tommy Fury.
Having maintained a perfect 10-0 professional boxing record and holding the distinction of being the only boxer to defeat Jake Paul, Fury’s crossover appeal could be significant. Given his connection to the Paul family and Logan Paul’s existing WWE career, a sibling rivalry crossover or tag-team match involving the Fury and Paul brothers could draw mainstream attention for WWE.
Oba Femi’s Absence Sparks NXT Speculation
Meanwhile, Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion and breakout star, has been noticeably absent from recent NXT tapings since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at October’s Halloween Havoc event. As reported by Fightful Select, the reasons behind Femi’s absence remain unclear—whether it’s due to injury, a creative reset, or a potential call-up to WWE’s main roster.
Since his impressive televised debut in April 2023, Femi had a strong run, highlighted by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and a 272-day reign as North American Champion, before suffering his first televised loss to D’Angelo. Fans and insiders speculate that when Femi returns, he could be a prime contender for the NXT Championship, possibly poised to challenge current titleholder Trick Williams.
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As WWE continues to evolve with new rivalries, potential debuts, and unexpected turns, the wrestling landscape remains as thrilling and unpredictable as ever.