5 directions for Xavier Woods post Big E's injury

New Day is one of the most dominant tag teams in WWE and has won the title five times (two RAW and three SmackDown tag team title reigns). They are the record holders for the longest tag team title reign of 483 days in WWE.

Nothing lasts forever, and Kofi going solo marks the beginning of the end for the New Day. Earlier in the week, it was reported that Big E is out of action with an injury and there is no confirmation on his return date. This leaves Xavier alone with Kofi, presumably concentrating on his singles run. Therefore, here are 5 potential directions for Xavier Woods moving forward.

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#5 Challenge for the Cruiserweight title

Buddy Murphy lost the Cruiserweight title to Tony Nese at WrestleMania 35 after a lengthy reign as champion. He is likely to switch brands as he has nothing left to achieve on the purple brand. This will leave a huge gap on the 205 Live roster as he carried the brand on his shoulders.

Xavier Woods meets the requirements (weighing in at 205 pounds) for the purple brand and can easily make the cut. He has the required mic and in-ring skills to carry the brand forward. Moreover, he has the charisma and the star power to bring eyes on the otherwise underrated roster.

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#4 Be alongside Kofi Kingston

This is the most likely option for Xavier Woods. The hurdles against the newly crowned WWE champion are only going to multiply, and he requires an ally to help push through the challenges that lie ahead.

Since Big E is out injured, it becomes all the more important for Xavier Woods to be in Kofi's corner.

Xavier Woods could even be used to protect Kofi, by taking pins in tag matches, thus preserving Kofi's reputation as a strong champion during the latter's WWE title reign.

#3 A move to RAW

Where would Xavier Woods end up, RAW or SmackDown?

It's that time of the year again when the superstars from RAW and SmackDown switch brands to provide fresh match-ups. The Superstar Shakeup is due tomorrow and some surprises can be expected.

Xavier Woods, along with Big E, has almost always been on Kofi's side since the New Day debuted in July 2014. The stable has grown and achieved so much together that it's hard to imagine them going their separate ways. But, since Kofi has become the WWE champion and Big E is out with an injury, Xavier has the best chance to go solo and create his own spot.

With the impending Superstar Shakeup, Xavier has a golden opportunity to move on from the stable. A move to RAW could be the way to go, With WWE themselves pushing the idea of Xavier Woods going to the red brand on their official site, there are high chances of the move happening.

#2 A singles run for the mid-card titles

Would Xavier Woods get a shot at a singles title?

Xavier Woods is the only individual in the New Day who has never won a singles title in WWE. Kofi Kingston is the WWE champion, and has been US and IC champion in the past, while Big E has his own share of singles title wins, being a former IC and NXT champion in his own right.

He was also the least recognizable face when The New Day was formed. Being the relatively less-known member ever since the group debuted, and his lack of singles success could become motivations for Woods to pursue a title. There could be two possibilities - either he would be able to achieve a mid-card title in a feel-good moment, or he goes on losing streak, making him frustrated and unsatisfied, leading to the final entry on our list.

#1 A heel turn against Kofi Kingston

The New Day is a cohesive unit which has stayed together more than other celebrated stables like The Shield and Evolution. They have dominated the tag team scene of WWE for years, but in the process, they have saturated themselves and there is little scope for fresh arcs. Kofi's singles run has brought a breath of fresh air in the group.

It's about time that the group decides to disband and each member continues his own path to create his own personal legacy in WWE. With Big E out injured, there's only one member left who can break the band, i.e. Xavier Woods.

As discussed in the previous slide, Xavier Woods could take the long route until he won't be able to handle the prospect of playing second fiddle, and would attack Kofi to win the elusive singles title, or he could directly turn on Kingston and could start a feud from the get-go. Whatever path it might be, it would garner huge heat for Xavier Woods and establish him as a heel.