Roman Reigns Reflects on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, as Tommy Fury Eyes WWE, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Sparks Rumors
In the latest WWE developments, top star Roman Reigns shared his thoughts about The Rock and Cody Rhodes amid WrestleMania 40 reflections, while boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a possible future with WWE. Additionally, questions surround Oba Femi’s recent absence from NXT, fueling speculation about his next move.
Roman Reigns Opens Up on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and The Rock Future Match
Roman Reigns spoke candidly during an interview on the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina about his main event at WrestleMania 40, where he ultimately defended his WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. Fans initially anticipated a blockbuster match between Reigns and his cousin The Rock, but the storyline shifted multiple times in the lead-up to the event.
When asked if he was disappointed not to face The Rock, Reigns shrugged off the idea, emphasizing that what mattered most was performing in the main event. “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with,” he said. He explained that regardless of who challenged him, the objective was clear: to defend the top prize and continue making history.
Following Cody Rhodes’ win in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, he surprisingly declined an immediate WrestleMania title shot against Reigns, which led to The Rock initially being positioned as the challenger. After fans expressed displeasure with that switch, Rhodes reversed his stance, and The Rock turned heel—dubbed “The Final Boss”—aligning himself with Reigns. This culminated in The Rock and Reigns teaming to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. The next night, Rhodes claimed the WWE Championship from Reigns in the main event.
Reigns did not close the door on a potential future showdown with The Rock. If fans vocally demand it, and with The Rock seemingly open to involvement, the match could still be arranged. “I think our fanbase and the company have proven that if our fans are loud enough and passionate enough… we want to satisfy those people,” Reigns noted. Since making an unannounced WWE appearance at the recent Bad Blood event, The Rock’s intentions remain unclear, but with upcoming high-profile matches like Survivor Series’ WarGames, WWE may be setting the stage for another major chapter between these two iconic figures.
Tommy Fury Teases WWE Interest After Recent Backstage Visit
In separate news, professional boxer and YouTube personality Tommy Fury appeared backstage at a recent WWE event in the UK, sparking talk about a possible wrestling career. Fury shared footage and his impressions on YouTube, where he praised WWE stars including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
“Thank you to WWE for showing us such appreciation. And I look forward to possibly climbing through those ropes one day. Who knows?” he remarked, hinting at potential involvement with professional wrestling.
Tommy Fury, 25, is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, the heavyweight boxing champion who previously participated in WWE, notably defeating Braun Strowman by count-out at Crown Jewel 2019 and famously knocking out Austin Theory in 2022 to interfere with a Money in the Bank cash-in.
With Tommy boasting an undefeated professional boxing record of 10-0, including a significant win over Jake Paul, and ties to the Paul family, WWE could see value in him as a crossover star. A potential feud or tag team involving the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers could attract mainstream attention, offering fresh entertainment to WWE audiences.
Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Stokes Speculation
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has reportedly been absent from the NXT tapings for over a month. Following his loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc on October 27, Femi has not appeared on NXT programming, and speculation is mounting about his status.
Femi, who debuted on NXT television in April 2023 and quickly rose through the ranks—winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and capturing the North American title from Dragon Lee—held the championship for a record-setting 272 days before his defeat.
His recent losses and absence could be due to several reasons including injury recovery, a creative reset after back-to-back setbacks, or preparations for a potential call-up to WWE’s main roster. Fightful Select reports there has been no indication of backstage activity from Femi, amplifying curiosity about his next steps.
When he returns, many expect Femi to be a serious contender for the NXT Championship, as his previous performances have shown strong potential as a top-tier performer within WWE’s developmental brand.
Looking Ahead
As Roman Reigns contemplates future clashes and The Rock’s role remains shrouded in mystery, WWE fans are also keenly watching potential new arrivals like Tommy Fury. Meanwhile, internal shifts in NXT’s roster promise surprises, with Oba Femi’s situation being one to watch closely.
Stay tuned for continuing updates on these stories and more from the WWE Universe.