WWE News Update: Roman Reigns on The Rock and Cody Rhodes, Tommy Fury Eyes WWE, NXT Rumors Surround Oba Femi
In recent interviews and happenings within the WWE universe, several intriguing developments have come to light involving top stars Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock, boxer-turned-WWE hopeful Tommy Fury, and NXT standout Oba Femi. Here is a detailed look at the latest news and rumors shaking up the wrestling world.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Opponents: The Rock and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns opened up about his experience leading up to WrestleMania 40 during a recent interview on the SI Media podcast with Jimmy Traina. Reigns shared his thoughts about the shifting plans that saw WWE deciding between putting him in the main event against The Rock or Cody Rhodes.
Asked if he was disappointed to face Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns was clear: it did not matter to him who his opponent was as long as he was in the main event spotlight. “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,” Reigns explained.
The initial plan saw Cody Rhodes, after winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, decline a WWE Championship match against Reigns in favor of The Rock. A reversal of that decision, spurred by fan dissatisfaction, culminated in The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and teaming with Reigns to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. However, Rhodes took the WWE title from Reigns in the Night 2 main event.
Reigns also hinted that a future match with The Rock remains possible if the fanbase demands it strongly. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he said.
The Rock has been a mysterious presence since his surprise return at Bad Blood last month, avoiding clear declarations about his WWE future. With a major WarGames match featuring the original and new Bloodline at Survivor Series, speculation grows about a potential Rock vs. Reigns showdown down the line.
Tommy Fury Teases a Possible WWE Career
British boxer Tommy Fury, undefeated in his professional boxing career and younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, has shown interest in crossing into WWE.
Fury shared a YouTube video from backstage at a recent WWE UK tour, where he interacted with top talents like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. In the video, he expressed appreciation for WWE and hinted at the possibility of joining the wrestling world:
“I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tyson Fury himself had a brief WWE stint, notably winning a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and causing a memorable knockout incident at Clash at the Castle 2022. Given Tommy Fury’s existing ties to the Paul family—he’s the only boxer to have defeated Jake Paul—he could be a compelling addition to WWE storylines, potentially crossing paths with Logan Paul, a current WWE star and former U.S. Champion. A feud or tag team involving the Fury and Paul brothers would likely attract mainstream attention, increasing the appeal for WWE to explore Fury’s involvement.
Oba Femi’s Mysterious Absence from NXT
NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not been seen on NXT programming for the past month following his loss at Halloween Havoc on October 27 to Tony D’Angelo.
According to reports from Fightful Select, there have been no signs of Femi backstage or involved in recent NXT tapings. The exact reason for his absence is unclear, but speculation ranges from a strategic reset after consecutive losses to possible injury or even preparation for a main roster call-up.
Femi made a significant impact after debuting on televised NXT in April 2023. He won the NXT Breakout Tournament and captured the North American Championship from Dragon Lee, holding the title for a record 272 days before losing it. Despite losing the rematch to D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc, Femi remains a promising contender likely to challenge for the NXT Championship once he returns.
Looking Ahead
With Roman Reigns open to future marquee matches involving The Rock, Tommy Fury hinting at a WWE future, and Oba Femi possibly preparing for a fresh storyline, WWE’s landscape continues to evolve. Fans can expect intriguing storylines as these developments unfold through upcoming WWE events and NXT tapings.
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