Roman Reigns Discusses The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future, and NXT Updates on Oba Femi
In the latest WWE Universe update, Roman Reigns offered insight into his WrestleMania 40 main event experiences involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes, while boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a possible future in WWE. Additionally, emerging reports have surfaced regarding the current status of NXT star Oba Femi. Here’s a comprehensive look at the recent news.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Matchups and Potential Rock Showdown
Roman Reigns spoke candidly during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina about the complexities surrounding the WrestleMania 40 main event. Initially, WWE’s plans appeared to oscillate between Reigns facing either The Rock or Cody Rhodes. When asked if he was disappointed about facing Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns expressed that the opponent didn’t matter as much as being the main event star.
Reigns remarked, “I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with. It didn’t matter who it was — they were trying to stop history from happening, to take us off the pinnacle. It was the same task in hand for me.”
Following Cody Rhodes’ Royal Rumble victory in 2024, he initially chose not to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. This opened the door for The Rock to potentially claim that spot. But after a negative fan backlash, Rhodes reversed his decision. This pivot led to The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and aligning with Reigns. The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, with Rhodes capturing the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
When asked about the possibility of a future Reigns vs. The Rock match, Reigns was open to it, noting that such a bout depends on fan demand. He said, “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.”
The Rock recently made a surprise return at WWE’s Bad Blood event but has yet to clarify his next steps. With the ongoing Bloodline saga unfolding, and the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series, many speculate that The Rock could resurface to build toward a potential showdown with his cousin, Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Potential WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated professional record and notable victory over YouTuber Jake Paul, has hinted at interest in joining WWE. During a backstage visit to a WWE event in the United Kingdom, Fury documented his experience on YouTube where he met several WWE Superstars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
Fury said, “Thank you to the WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?”
At 25 years old, Tommy is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, who had a brief WWE appearance by wrestling Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2019. Given Tommy’s ties to the Paul family and the WWE exposure of Logan Paul, potential storylines involving the Fury and Paul brothers are a tantalizing prospect that could attract a broader mainstream audience.
NXT Star Oba Femi Reportedly Absent Following Recent Losses
Oba Femi, the former NXT North American Champion, has reportedly been absent from NXT tapings since late October. According to Fightful Select, Femi has not been seen backstage or on television since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc, where he dropped the North American title after a historic 272-day reign.
The reason for Femi’s time away remains unclear but could be related to recovery from injury or a strategic move by NXT creative to allow him to regroup following two consecutive losses. Since debuting on NXT television in April 2023, Femi made an immediate impact, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship by defeating Dragon Lee.
Fans and analysts alike are anticipating his return and potential pursuit of the NXT Championship, perhaps positioning him as the next credible contender to dethrone current champion Trick Williams.
Stay tuned for more updates as WWE continues to evolve its storylines with top stars like Roman Reigns, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and rising talents such as Oba Femi. Additionally, the intersection of boxing and wrestling through figures like Tommy Fury demonstrates WWE’s expansion into broader entertainment avenues.
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