Roman Reigns Talks The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Eyes WWE Future; Oba Femi Absent from NXT
In the latest updates from the WWE universe, several intriguing developments have come to light involving some of wrestling’s prominent figures. Roman Reigns opened up about his WrestleMania 40 main event experience against Cody Rhodes and the possibility of a future match with The Rock. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a potential pro wrestling career with WWE, and former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent NXT tapings, sparking speculation about his status.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and The Rock Match Prospects
Roman Reigns recently appeared on the Sports Illustrated Media podcast where he candidly discussed his WrestleMania 40 main event against Cody Rhodes. Initially, WrestleMania 40’s headline Match was expected to feature Reigns against The Rock, but plans shifted after Rhodes won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, initially opting not to challenge Reigns at the event. This led to The Rock’s anticipated return to the main event spotlight, only for fan backlash to prompt a reversal resulting in Rhodes challenging Reigns and The Rock turning heel as "The Final Boss" in alliance with Reigns.
Reigns emphasized that it didn’t matter to him who his opponent was at WrestleMania 40, stating, “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.”
When asked about a potential future showdown against The Rock—who made an unannounced appearance at WWE’s Bad Blood event last month—Reigns said the possibility remains, depending on fan demand: “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.” With both the new and original versions of The Bloodline battling at Survivor Series, many are speculating whether The Rock could make another shocking appearance, building toward a long-awaited match with his cousin.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Career Possibility
British boxer Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has shown openness to a WWE career. In a recent YouTube video filmed backstage during WWE’s UK tour, Fury expressed admiration for WWE Superstars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, thanking WWE for their hospitality.
Fury teased a possible future in wrestling, stating, “I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” This has excited fans given Tyson Fury’s brief but impactful involvement with WWE, including his match against Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2019 and his role at Clash at the Castle in 2022 where he knocked out Austin Theory to stop a Money in the Bank cash-in.
Tommy Fury’s undefeated 10-0 boxing record and his notable victory over Jake Paul position him as a potential crossover star. Considering Logan Paul’s current status as a WWE Superstar and former United States Champion, a potential Fury brothers vs. Paul brothers storyline could captivate the mainstream audience and boost WWE’s appeal.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Sparks Rumors
NXT has not featured former North American Champion Oba Femi in its recent television tapings, according to reports from Fightful Select. Femi’s last appearance was at WWE’s Halloween Havoc event on October 27, where he lost a rematch for the North American Championship to Tony D’Angelo. The reasons for his absence have not been officially disclosed but may involve a period of rest following two consecutive high-profile losses.
Since debuting on NXT television in April 2023, Femi enjoyed a dominant run, winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American Championship from Dragon Lee. His title reign lasted a record-setting 272 days before falling to D’Angelo.
Speculation surrounds whether Femi’s hiatus from NXT programming signals an impending main roster call-up or simply a strategic move to allow time for recovery or storyline adjustments. Upon his return, Femi is anticipated to be a strong contender for the NXT Championship, hopeful to reestablish his position at the top of the brand.
Stay tuned for more updates as these WWE storylines and careers continue to evolve.