The word from inside WWE is getting louder, and it’s all about Royce Keys. Rumors are flying that “several higher-ups” in the company see Keys as a potential future world champion. This isn’t just fan speculation, folks; this is coming from sources like False Finish, who report “massive praise” for Keys behind the scenes. WWE has reportedly been absolutely thrilled with his work since he formed the 946 stable with OTM just a few weeks ago, especially with how well he’s assimilated into a main event spot.
Keys Is Crushing It: From AEW Champ to WWE Main Eventer
Keys definitely took his time finding his groove in WWE. After signing at the start of 2026 and making a surprise Royal Rumble appearance, it wasn’t an instant take-off. But the dude’s got championship pedigree, having held the TNT Championship and AEW World Trios Championships in AEW before making the jump. He finally started to gain some serious traction leading up to SummerSlam when he linked up with LA Knight and Solo Sikoa to go after The Bloodline.
After an attack by Jacob Fatu, Keys exploded back onto the scene a few weeks ago with a new attitude and OTM right there with him. Since then, his heel work, both on the mic and in the ring, has been top-tier. It’s truly starting to feel like he’s about to become a major player in the company, and clearly, the important people in WWE feel the same way. That’s huge for his future!
The Raw Shocker: Femi and Reed’s Unscripted Mayhem
Meanwhile, things got absolutely wild on Monday night’s episode of Raw with Oba Femi and Bronson Reed. That moment when Femi shoved Reed’s foot off of him? Yeah, that wasn’t in the script, and it reportedly sent shockwaves through WWE management. WrestleVotes on Fightful Select (h/t Cain A. Knight of Cageside Seats) reports that some in the company were not happy with how that went down.
Reed putting his foot on Femi after an attack seemed like a direct callback to when Femi did the same thing to Brock Lesnar during their rivalry. Lesnar let it happen, even encouraged it, but Oba? He took a swing at Reed’s leg! Reed had just returned last weekend at Sunday Night’s Main Event after missing months with a torn biceps, and then on Raw, Femi was taken out by The Vision. Reed then dropped multiple Tsunami splashes. As The Vision celebrated, Reed put his foot on Oba, and “The Ruler” reacted with clear anger or frustration. Nobody knows if Femi was legitimately ticked off or just selling the angle like a boss, but either way, fans are buzzing about a potential real-life beef. Honestly, that kind of buzz could make their eventual match absolutely electric!
Zilla Fatu: NXT’s Loss, Main Roster’s Gain?
And then there’s Zilla Fatu, who has torn up NXT since his surprise debut last month, attacking Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana in a #1 contender match for the NXT Championship. He even competed in his first WWE match, a Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Championship at Heatwave against Waller, Montana, and Tony D’Angelo. Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio (h/t Steve Carrier of Ringside News) thinks Fatu is getting called up “relatively soon.” He’s ridiculously “over” with the NXT crowd, and his YouTube video numbers are already hitting levels usually reserved for main roster mega-stars like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins.
What a time to be a wrestling fan! We’re seeing a potential world champion emerge in Royce Keys, the drama between Femi and Reed is boiling over, and Zilla Fatu is about to unleash on the main roster. You gotta keep your eyes glued to Raw and NXT because these stories are just starting to heat up. We’re on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what happens next!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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