Monday’s WWE Raw may have had plenty of action, but one of the most talked-about moments came afterward—when Xavier Woods couldn’t hold his frustration back any longer. For weeks, the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship has existed more in name than in visibility, and Woods finally broke character to call it out.
Since Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh (of The Judgment Day) captured the titles from Woods and his partner Kofi Kingston, their presence as champions has felt dormant. Their last title defense dates all the way back to July, making their reign seem more symbolic than active. When Woods posted on social media, accompanied by a sharp promo video, he expressed stubborn disappointment: the titles had been elevated, respected, and regularly showcased under his watch, yet now they felt relegated. He challenged why The Judgment Day was being treated differently, demanding accountability.
Woods didn’t mince words. He spoke of how he and Kingston treated the belts with dignity—taking them on red carpets, ensuring they were featured weekly on TV, giving them photo shoots, and promoting them actively. He contrasted that with what he saw as The Judgment Day’s casual—or worse, neglectful—attitude toward the championships. The implication: when Woods and Kingston lose, it’s often framed as them being outdated or overly sentimental; when Judgment Day holds them, no one bats an eye.
Interestingly, both Bálor and McDonagh remain healthy, active, and in the mix elsewhere, so injury excuses aren’t credible. Meanwhile, the criticism against Woods & Kingston is that they themselves weren’t especially consistent during their final months as champions—defending just twice in two months. Still, their overall commitment had been higher than what’s been shown since.
This outburst from Woods arrives at a time when he allegedly signed a new WWE contract—one said to have gone down to the wire. Kingston, meanwhile, is reportedly locked in with WWE through 2030, giving both men long-term security. The dynamic between them shifted last year when they turned heel for the first time in years, distancing themselves from their fan-favorite status. They also formed a loose alliance with Grayson Waller, though it’s yet to truly manifest in ring success.
This moment from Woods feels different—not just a social media rant, but an assertion of purpose and prestige. He’s refusing to let their legacy be erased, and challenging the new champions to live up to the standards he set. In an era where title belts are sometimes pushed aside or used as mere props, Woods’ voice could stoke needed urgency—or force WWE’s creative team to reexamine how they treat tag gold on Raw.
Expect reactions. Expect defenses. But most of all, expect that from here on, nobody will be able to say “the Tag Titles don’t matter” without facing criticism from someone who once carried them with reverence.
Stay tuned to Wrestling Itch for further updates on this evolving feud, backstage reactions, and whether Judgment Day will answer the challenge—or quietly continue their reign behind the scenes.
