The New Day Turn Heel On Big E In Bittersweet 10-Year Anniversary Segment On WWE Raw

The New Day, one of WWE’s most celebrated factions, reached a bittersweet milestone during their tenth-anniversary celebration on this week’s episode of WWE Raw. What could have been a triumphant moment for the trio of Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, and the returning Big E instead turned into a shocking display of turmoil, signaling a dramatic shift for the iconic group.

Big E Returns, But Unity Shatters

The segment began with General Manager Adam Pearce inviting Woods and Kingston to the ring, where the duo addressed their recent struggles. Tensions between them had been brewing for weeks, culminating in a heated argument just days earlier. Both men expressed gratitude to the fans for supporting their decade-long journey but hinted that trouble was brewing, assuring the audience, “It’s not your fault.”

Before they could elaborate, Big E’s entrance music hit, drawing an eruption of cheers from the crowd. Big E, who had been sidelined with a career-threatening neck injury since 2022, made an emotional return. However, the excitement quickly gave way to tension as Big E voiced his concerns about the ongoing discord between his longtime teammates.

Big E shared heartfelt words about how Woods and Kingston stood by him through his darkest days, vowing to return the favor by becoming their manager until he was medically cleared to compete. It was a selfless offer—but one that wasn’t met with the gratitude he might have expected.

Woods and Kingston Lash Out

To the audience’s shock, both Woods and Kingston rejected Big E’s proposal. Woods, visibly upset, accused Big E of only stepping in after weeks of infighting, suggesting that his return felt too little, too late. Kingston’s response cut even deeper. In a bitter tirade, Kingston dismissed Big E’s injury struggles, pointing out how legends like Kurt Angle managed to return to the ring after similar setbacks.

The two berated their former ally, questioning his commitment to the group and casting doubt on his future in the ring. Woods delivered the harshest blow, claiming Big E would never be medically cleared and telling him to walk away for good.

A Fractured Family

Despite Big E’s attempt to mend fences with a final offer of a group hug, Woods and Kingston stood firm. The once inseparable trio seemed irreparably broken as Woods and Kingston clasped hands in the ring, declaring themselves a two-man unit. Big E, left standing alone, watched on in a poignant moment that marked the end of an era.

What’s Next for The New Day?

The New Day’s decade-long legacy is one of camaraderie, innovation, and record-breaking success. But with this unexpected turn of events, fans are left wondering if this marks the permanent dissolution of the group or the beginning of a heated rivalry among its former brothers.

With Big E’s return to Raw and his promise to be present every week, the story is far from over. Whether reconciliation or further betrayal is on the horizon, The New Day’s 10th-anniversary celebration will undoubtedly be remembered as a pivotal chapter in their storied WWE history.

Stay tuned to see how this emotional saga unfolds—and whether Big E can find his way back into the hearts of his former brothers in the weeks to come.