Xavier Woods’ recent absence from WWE programming has been attributed to the New Day star being “banged up” and needing time off the road to recuperate and heal. It appears though that his hiatus won’t be a long one.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that WWE sources anticipate Xavier Woods to be back soon. The company expects the former champion to be back on road within the first two weeks of January.
However, they have been advised that this is a “tentative” plan, which means that it is subject to change.
The former NXT star was also recently in Birmingham, Alabama, a common destination for celebrities needing surgery. This location often includes visits to Dr. James Andrews’ clinic, renowned for its expertise in orthopedic and sports medicine. Wrestlers frequently seek treatment there for a range of injuries issues.
This visit led to some speculation regarding the extent of Woods’ injury; however, the new report suggests that he’s not dealing with any serious issues.
Xavier Woods was last seen participating in a Tag Team Turmoil match which aired on the November 27 episode of WWE RAW. Initially, Woods was listed in the lineup for the WWE Holiday Tour live events. He has since been pulled from the loop.
During the December 18 episode of Raw, Woods’ partner Kofi Kingston appeared dressed as Santa Claus for a festive segment. He was ambushed by Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Fortunately, Jey Uso came to his aid, leading to a match between Uso and Kaiser, where Uso emerged victorious.
