In a recent conversation with “TVInsider,” Xavier Woods shed some light on The New Day’s decade-long journey and his ongoing disagreements with Kofi Kingston.
Lately, Kingston and Woods have been seen in numerous arguments on RAW, with differing viewpoints on multiple issues.
Here are some key points from the discussion with Woods:
Concerning his discord with Kofi Kingston: “Disagreements among brothers or any family aren’t uncommon. It’s quite startling that our disagreements took this long to surface. Disputes invariably happen among friends. We’ve shared a long period without any real tension. It’s been fascinating. Watching it on TV, you might assume everything is falling apart. That’s the typical narrative in wrestling, but life isn’t so. I can always disagree with my brother, we can discuss it. We’re reasonable adults living in 2024. If our friendship isn’t strong enough to handle mature conversations about our disagreements, we need to question its strength. The traditional wrestling narrative involves jealousy, accidental hits, and fights leading to someone bleeding. If that’s the case, were we genuinely friends? What you’re witnessing now is our brotherhood maturing.”
About the multitude of gimmicks in the New Day and WWE’s creative support: “For us, the highlight has been things like [Francesca] the trombone, Booty O’s, pancakes, ice cream—all the “outrageous” elements. Wrestling is a unique art. You don’t need to desperately snatch someone’s spot at the top. If you look carefully, your own unique spot can be crafted, creating a new demand that wasn’t recognized before. When we started out, most wrestlers were tough badasses. They were all about machismo, which has been a stereotypical wrestling image over the years. We wanted to overturn this image because fighters come in all forms and from varied backgrounds.”
About the expectations from New Day’s 10th-anniversary celebrations: “We have shot a series of footages reliving our shared history over the past decade. It’s definitely going to be a grand celebration on Raw, showcasing what we’ve brought to WWE. Many people forget that wrestling is meant to be enjoyable; we’ve always reminded them of this. You can experience a wide range of emotions from the show, but the predominant one must always be enjoyment. This is the essence of our celebration, reinforcing the idea that wrestling should be a fun experience.”