Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, The Rock, and Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns shared his thoughts about facing The Rock and Cody Rhodes in WrestleMania 40 during a recent interview on the SI Media podcast. Speaking with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, Reigns addressed the shifting main event plans that involved these key WWE Superstars. When asked if he felt disappointed to battle Rhodes instead of The Rock, Reigns said it did not matter to him as long as he was in the main event spotlight.
He explained that being the “hot chick” in the WWE universe meant everyone wanted a shot at him. Reigns described the challenge as defending his championship and history no matter who the opponent was. The storyline saw Rhodes win the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble but initially not aiming to face Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. The Rock was rumored to take that slot until fan reactions prompted a reversal. The Rock then turned heel, becoming The Final Boss and aligned with Reigns.
Reigns and The Rock teamed up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. On Night 2, Rhodes defeated Reigns to capture the WWE Championship. Despite not facing The Rock at WrestleMania 40, Reigns left the door open for a future match if fans show strong demand. He emphasized WWE’s awareness of its audience and their influence on potential matchups.
The Rock recently made an unexpected appearance at WWE’s Bad Blood event but has not clarified his plans since. With The Bloodline faction set for a WarGames match at Survivor Series, there is speculation about a possible return by The Rock to continue his storyline with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Explores WWE Possibilities
Tommy Fury, a professional boxer and younger brother of Tyson Fury, teased his interest in pursuing a wrestling career with WWE. Sharing a video from a WWE show in the United Kingdom, Fury expressed enthusiasm about the experience and praised interactions with WWE Superstars like Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther.
He spoke about the possibility of stepping into the wrestling ring someday. Tommy Fury holds a professional boxing record of 10-0 and is known for defeating Jake Paul. Given his ties to the Paul family, WWE might consider him a natural fit as a potential adversary for Logan Paul, who is an active WWE Superstar and former United States Champion.
A tag team featuring the Fury brothers against the Paul brothers could draw attention from a broad audience. WWE may watch Fury’s interest and background as it contemplates future signings and storylines.
Oba Femi’s Absence from NXT Raises Questions
Oba Femi, former NXT North American Champion, has reportedly been absent from NXT tapings for about a month. After losing the North American Championship to Tony D’Angelo at October’s Halloween Havoc and then dropping a rematch, Femi has not been seen backstage or on television.
Since his April 2023 debut, Femi built momentum by winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and experiencing a lengthy 272-day title reign. His recent losses and subsequent absence have led to speculation. Some suggest he could be resting or recovering from injury, while others believe he might be preparing for a call-up to WWE’s main roster.
No official word has emerged on the reasons for Femi’s break from NXT programming. The company may be managing his next steps carefully after his significant run in the developmental brand.
These developments signal ongoing changes and potential shifts in WWE’s plans for some of its prominent stars and emerging talents. Fans will likely keep a close eye on the futures of Reigns, The Rock, Fury, and Femi in the coming months.
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