Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Shows WWE Interest; NXT Star Oba Femi’s Recent Absence Sparks Rumors
In a recent round-up of WWE news and rumors, several key topics have caught the attention of wrestling fans worldwide. From Roman Reigns opening up about his WrestleMania 40 experience and potential future battles with The Rock, to boxer Tommy Fury hinting at a possible WWE career, alongside speculations surrounding NXT star Oba Femi’s recent absence, here’s the latest from the WWE Universe.
Roman Reigns Discusses WrestleMania 40 Opponents and Future Possibilities
Roman Reigns appeared on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, where he candidly addressed the main event scene from WrestleMania 40 and his thoughts on facing either The Rock or Cody Rhodes. Reigns explained that it did not matter to him who his opponent was, as long as he was headlining the show:
“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.”
This comment came amid the confusing build to WrestleMania 40’s main event, where Cody Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially declared he would not challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship. This led to speculation The Rock would be Reigns’ opponent instead. However, after fan backlash, Rhodes reversed his stance, leading to The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and aligning himself with Reigns. On Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, Reigns and The Rock teamed to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, but on Night 2, Rhodes claimed the WWE Championship from Reigns.
Regarding the long-anticipated Reigns vs. The Rock one-on-one match that never materialized at WrestleMania, Reigns acknowledged there could still be a future confrontation if the fans demand it:
“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. We know who’s paying their hard-earned money, and we want to satisfy those people. 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 WWE return at Bad Blood last month without declaring any intentions, could be poised for another appearance at the upcoming Survivor Series, potentially setting the stage for a future showdown with his cousin, Roman Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Prospective WWE Career
Boxer and reality TV personality Tommy Fury has dropped hints about a potential move into pro wrestling with WWE. In a recent YouTube video filmed backstage at a WWE event during the company’s UK tour, Fury expressed enthusiasm about the wrestling world and his interactions with WWE Superstars:
“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 those ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy Fury, 25, the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury who previously had a WWE match at Crown Jewel 2019, is undefeated as a professional boxer and notably handed Jake Paul his first defeat. Given his family ties and storyline opportunities, especially considering Logan Paul’s current WWE presence, Tommy Fury could be an intriguing addition to WWE’s roster, potentially igniting a rivalry or alliance involving the Paul brothers.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Reports have emerged that Oba Femi, a former NXT North American Champion, has been absent from WWE’s NXT tapings over the past month. Following his unexpected loss of the North American title to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, and a subsequent rematch defeat, Femi has not appeared on recent episodes.
Fightful Select sources report no indications of injury or storyline reasons have been publicly disclosed. Speculation suggests this could either be a strategic hiatus to allow Femi to recover from back-to-back losses and rebuild momentum or a potential precursor to a main roster call-up. Having debuted in April 2023 with a dominant run—including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and holding the North American Championship for a record 272 days—Femi remains a promising talent who could soon emerge as a contender for the NXT Championship upon his return.
Conclusion
The WWE scene remains dynamic with prominent figures like Roman Reigns and The Rock keeping fans hopeful for exciting future matches, new talents like Tommy Fury considering entering the squared circle, and established stars like Oba Femi poised for a possible resurgence. Fans will be keeping a close eye on WWE programming and events like Survivor Series for developments in these evolving storylines.