Roman Reigns Opens Up On The Rock, Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Hints At WWE Future; Oba Femi Absent From NXT
In recent developments within the WWE universe, top star Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on fellow wrestlers The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxer-turned-celebrity Tommy Fury expressed potential interest in joining WWE, and NXT standout Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from recent tapings. Here is a closer look at each story.
Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40 Main Event and Possible Future Clash With The Rock
Roman Reigns recently appeared on Sports Illustrated’s SI Media podcast, where he discussed the main event of WrestleMania 40, which ultimately saw him face Cody Rhodes rather than The Rock as initially speculated. Reigns explained that he was not bothered by the change in opponent, as long as he held the coveted main event spot.
“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,” Reigns commented. He described himself as “the hot chick everyone wanted to take out,” underscoring the significance of being the champion and target of rival competitors.
Following Rhodes’ victory in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he initially opted not to challenge Reigns for the WWE Championship, suggesting instead The Rock would step into that role. However, fan backlash led to a reversal, with The Rock turning heel and aligning with Reigns as “The Final Boss.” At WrestleMania 40, The Rock and Reigns teamed up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1, before Rhodes captured the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. When asked about the possibility of a future singles feud with The Rock, Reigns said that if the fans demonstrate strong demand, WWE could make the match happen. “If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen,” he remarked.
The Rock made an unexpected WWE appearance at Bad Blood last month but has remained largely absent since. With The Bloodline factions set to clash again in a WarGames match at Survivor Series, speculation continues that The Rock could reemerge and build toward a high-profile confrontation with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Signals Interest in Wrestling, Could Future Lead to WWE
Boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated professional record and being the younger brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, dropped hints about possibly joining WWE in the future. In a recent YouTube video posted during a WWE tour in the UK, Fury expressed appreciation for meeting WWE stars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
He said, "I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night." His comments suggest an openness to enter the pro wrestling world.
Tommy’s older brother Tyson had a brief WWE stint, winning a match at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously knocking out Austin Theory at Clash at the Castle 2022 to prevent a Money in the Bank cash-in.
With Tommy Fury’s existing mainstream profile and a notable victory over Jake Paul, a tag team or rivalry involving the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers, who are also WWE personalities, presents a potentially lucrative storyline for the company.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Fuels Speculation
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not been seen on WWE programming recently. Reports from Fightful Select reveal that since his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, Femi has been absent from NXT tapings, with no official word on the reason.
Femi experienced a strong run after debuting in April 2023, including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and holding the North American title for a record 272 days. However, he suffered back-to-back losses to D’Angelo, who ended Femi’s championship reign.
The hiatus could be a strategic move by WWE to let the impact of his losses settle or a chance for Femi to recover from injury. Speculation also exists that he might be preparing for a main roster call-up.
When he returns, fans expect Oba Femi to be a major contender for the NXT Championship, given his prior dominance and talent.
As WWE continues to evolve its storylines and talent pool, these developments involving Roman Reigns, Tommy Fury, and Oba Femi highlight intriguing shifts and potential future narratives for wrestling enthusiasts to anticipate.