Former WWE Champion Big E shared his perspective on Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston’s recent heel turn during an appearance on “X-Pod 97.”
Big E addressed how The New Day has adapted over time in WWE, emphasizing the importance of evolution in professional wrestling.
In this industry you have to evolve
Big E noted that becoming complacent after achieving popularity is a common pitfall in wrestling. He expressed pride in what the group built collectively while acknowledging the current direction of his stablemates.
I’m really proud of what we’ve built, as a collective, (…) but now, for better or worse, the wrestling world is talking about those two again
During the interview, Big E mentioned that Woods and Kingston have found renewed motivation following their character change. He also referenced their on-screen heel turn as a unique moment in wrestling.
I can’t think of any other turn that went the way it did
Big E also discussed the fan reaction he experiences when meeting supporters in person. Many fans express their disapproval of Kingston and Woods’ new direction directly to him.
I really feel like the community has rallied behind me in ways that are beyond humbling for me. I appreciate all the love, but the most part it’s a lot of, in person, people telling me that Kofi and Woods can go to hell
