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Xavier Woods Undergoes Surgery, Misses WWE x AAA Worlds Collide
9/14/2025, 4:13:22 AM
Surgery Announcement and Match Impact
Xavier Woods, a member of the WWE tag team The New Day, was unable to compete at the WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event on September 12, 2025, in Las Vegas due to unexpected surgery on his head. Woods was scheduled to team with Kofi Kingston to challenge for the AAA World Tag Team Championships against champions Pagano and Psycho Clown. However, Grayson Waller stepped in as Kingston's partner after Woods announced he was not medically cleared to wrestle.
Woods revealed on social media that he had undergone surgery to remove a lipoma, a benign fatty tumor, from the back of his head. Initially, he mistakenly referred to the mass as lymphoma, a term associated with cancer, which caused concern among fans. He later clarified that it was indeed a lipoma, stating, “For those of you doubting that I had surgery yesterday morning. Here is a before and after pic. Plus the lymphoma that was carved out of the back of my head.” He humorously attributed the growth to taking a Mexican Destroyer move from wrestler Penta, saying it was the result of instructions from WWE official Adam Pearce.
Match Results and Aftermath
Despite Woods' absence, the AAA World Tag Team Championship match proceeded, with Kingston and Waller ultimately losing to Pagano and Psycho Clown. Following the match, the Wyatt Sicks faction made a surprise appearance, attacking the champions and asserting their dominance in the ring. This chaotic conclusion left fans speculating about the future of the AAA Tag Team titles.
Recovery and Future Implications
Recovery from lipoma removal typically takes two to six weeks, leaving uncertainty regarding Woods' return to the ring. His humorous take on the situation, blaming Penta for his injury, reflects the often blurred lines between real-life health issues and wrestling storylines. Woods' situation highlights the physical toll of professional wrestling, even when injuries are not severe.
Criticism & Opposition
Some fans expressed skepticism regarding the authenticity of Woods' surgery announcement, speculating whether it was part of a storyline. The mix-up regarding the terminology used to describe his condition also drew criticism, as it initially caused unnecessary alarm among his followers.
Verbatim Quotes
- “For those of you doubting that I had surgery yesterday morning. Here is a before and after pic. Plus the lymphoma that was carved out of the back of my head. This was the result of @ScrapDaddyAP instructing @PENTAELZEROM to injure me. Thanks Penta #ThankGodForTheNewDay” — Xavier Woods
- “That mass mercenary Penta continuously hits me with these Mexican Destroyers in an attempt to injure my neck. And guess what? He finally did it,” — Xavier Woods
Xavier Woods' surgery and subsequent absence from the WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event underscore the physical risks associated with professional wrestling, while also showcasing the interplay between reality and performance in the industry.
