Roman Reigns Reflects on WrestleMania 40, Tommy Fury Considers WWE Future, and Oba Femi’s NXT Absence
In recent WWE Universe updates, Roman Reigns shared his thoughts on his WrestleMania 40 storyline involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes, boxer Tommy Fury hinted at a potential wrestling career with WWE, and emerging NXT star Oba Femi has been notably absent from recent tapings.
Roman Reigns Opens Up About WrestleMania Main Event Changes and Possible Rock Match
During an interview on the SI Media podcast, Roman Reigns discussed the shifting main event plans for WrestleMania 40. Initially rumored to face The Rock, Reigns ultimately wrestled Cody Rhodes instead. Addressing whether he was disappointed by this change, Reigns said, “It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event. I’m the guy everyone wanted to dance with… It was the same task in hand for me.”
Following Cody Rhodes’ victory in the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble, there was speculation he would forgo challenging Reigns for the WWE Championship, positioning The Rock for a title match. However, fan backlash prompted a reversal, leading to The Rock turning heel as “The Final Boss” and teaming with Reigns. The duo defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, while Rhodes claimed the WWE title from Reigns on Night 2. Asked about a potential future match against The Rock, Reigns expressed openness contingent on fan demand: “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 WWE return at April’s Bad Blood event but has remained absent since. With an upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series involving different Bloodline factions, speculation is growing over The Rock’s possible reappearance to build toward a showdown with Reigns.
Tommy Fury Teases Possible WWE Involvement
British heavyweight boxer Tommy Fury, known for his undefeated 10-0 record and win over Jake Paul, shared interest in exploring professional wrestling through WWE. In a recent YouTube video filmed backstage at a WWE UK tour event, Fury praised wrestlers including Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, and said, “I look forward to possibly climbing through the ropes one day.”
Fury is the younger brother of former boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who previously wrestled for WWE at Crown Jewel 2019. Tommy’s connections to the Paul family and boxing fame position him as a compelling potential opponent or ally for WWE stars like Logan Paul. WWE officials are likely keeping an eye on Tommy Fury’s potential involvement.
Oba Femi Absent From NXT Programming
Former NXT North American Champion Oba Femi has not appeared on NXT television or backstage since his October 27 loss to Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. After a dominant run starting with his televised debut in April 2023—including winning the NXT Breakout Tournament and holding the North American title for a record 272 days—Femi suffered consecutive losses to D’Angelo.
The reasons for Femi’s absence remain unclear; possibilities include injury recovery, a future main roster call-up, or a strategic break to let recent setbacks settle. Upon return, Femi is expected to be a top contender for the NXT Championship, potentially aiming to dethrone current champion Trick Williams.
These developments highlight ongoing intrigue within WWE’s roster, as established stars like Reigns balance legacy and future opportunities, while new talents and crossover athletes explore wrestling’s expanding horizons.
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