Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes; Tommy Fury Considers WWE Future; Oba Femi’s NXT Absence Prompts Speculation
Roman Reigns recently spoke about his experience at WrestleMania 40, sharing insights on his matches against Cody Rhodes and his potential future bout with The Rock. Meanwhile, boxer Tommy Fury signaled interest in exploring a career in WWE, and NXT star Oba Femi’s absence from recent tapings has raised questions among fans and insiders.
Reigns on WrestleMania 40 Opponents and The Rock Match Possibility
On the SI Media podcast with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Roman Reigns discussed the main event scenario at WrestleMania 40. The show featured Reigns defending the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. The matchup shifted before the event, with fans initially expecting Reigns to face The Rock. Reigns said he was not concerned about the change:
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy that everyone wanted to dance with. It didn’t matter who it is. They are trying to take us off the pinnacle right now, so it was the same task in hand for me.”
Reigns also addressed the possibility of facing The Rock in a future match. He pointed out that WWE pays close attention to fan interest and feedback:
“If that’s what the people want and The People’s Champ is down, I’m sure we can make something happen.”
The Rock made a surprise return at the WWE Bad Blood event last month, though he has yet to clarify his next steps in WWE storylines. Many expect he could appear again soon, especially with the big Bloodline versus the original Bloodline WarGames match set for Survivor Series.
Tommy Fury Hints at WWE Ambitions
Tommy Fury, younger brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, gave fans a glimpse of his WWE backstage experience during the company’s UK tour. Posting a video on YouTube, Fury expressed appreciation for WWE and its stars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther. He remarked on the possibility of someday entering the wrestling ring:
“I look forward to possibly climbing through them ropes one day. Who knows? But it’s been a great night.”
Tommy Fury is undefeated as a professional boxer at 10-0 and is known for his victory over Jake Paul. His potential crossover to WWE could draw mainstream attention, especially considering Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, is an active WWE Superstar. A tag team angle between the Fury brothers and the Paul brothers could spark considerable fan interest.
Oba Femi’s Recent Absence From NXT
Oba Femi, who captured the NXT North American Championship after winning the 2023 NXT Breakout Tournament, has been notably absent from the brand’s shows since late October. Following his loss of the North American title to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc and a subsequent rematch defeat, Femi has not appeared on recent tapings.
Fightful Select reports there has been no indication of Femi’s presence backstage for NXT events over the last month. The reasons remain unclear—it might be a rest period after consecutive losses, a strategic pause from NXT creative, or even preparation for a main roster promotion.
If and when Femi returns, he is widely seen as a strong contender for the NXT Championship, potentially positioned to challenge current champion Trick Williams.
Fans can stay updated on these and other WWE developments by following the latest episodes of wrestling podcasts such as Ring Rust Radio.
For ongoing WWE updates, keep an eye on Bleacher Report and other trusted wrestling news sources.
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