Lots Of News – Xavier Woods Injury Update, Terry Funk, NXT Level Up, Payback 2023
Xavier Woods has stated that he won’t be wrestling on next week’s WWE RAW after accidentally getting hit in the face with a chair by Drew McIntyre this past Monday.
Taking to Twitter, WWE noted that Woods is dealing with a cervical strain. WWE tweeted,
“BREAKING: Xavier Woods suffered a cervical strain after getting hit by a chair thrown by Drew McIntyre. He will miss the upcoming Monday Night RAW.”
BREAKING: Xavier Woods suffered a cervical strain after getting hit by a chair thrown by Drew McIntyre. He will miss the upcoming Monday Night Raw. pic.twitter.com/WiZboDvke4
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2023
There will be a celebration of life for Terry Funk today from 5-7 PM at Brooks Funeral Directors in Canyon, TX. Funk’s funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Hillside Christian Church in Amarillo.
WWE has announced that Duke Hudson will take on Akira Tozawa as part of the Global Heritage Invitational on tomorrow night’s episode of NXT Level Up.
You can check out the updated lineup for NXT Level Up below:
* Global Heritage Invitational Match: Duke Hudson vs. Akira Tozawa
Big Body Javi vs. Riley Osborne
Stevie Turner vs. Valenti Feroz
WWE has announced three matches for its return to the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY on September 9, which you can check out below:
* Street Fight: Finn Balor vs. Cody Rhodes
* Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
* LA Knight vs. Austin Theory
The latest WWE Top 10 video features the funniest moments of Otis:
WWE has announced a pop-up store for this weekend’s Payback 2023 pay-per-view event, which includes meet-and-greet opportunities with top Superstars. The store will be open on Friday and Saturday, leading up to Payback 2023.
You can check out the official announcement below:
“Shop the largest collection of WWE Payback merchandise at the official WWE Payback Store in Pittsburgh! Taking over the PensGear store located inside PPG Paints Arena, members of the WWE Universe will have their chance to shop exclusive WWE Payback merchandise, including Championship Titles, WWE Superstar apparel, collectibles, mini-Titles and so much more!
The WWE Payback Store will also feature free meet & greets with your favorite WWE Superstars. Full Superstar meet & greet schedule can be seen below.
The WWE Payback Store is a Fanatics experience that will be free and open to the public.
WWE Payback Store Location
PensGear at PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Store Hours
Friday, Sept. 1 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 2 – 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WWE Superstar Meet & Greets
Raquel Rodriguez
Friday, Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Austin Theory
Saturday, Sept. 2 at 12:30 p.m.
*Limited capacity meet & greet. Wristband needed for entry. Wristbands can be picked up at WWE Payback Store once the store opens on Friday. Only wristbands for that days meet & greet will be available.”
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