The split selections of Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods shock the WWE Universe on Night One of WWE Draft 2020. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
What started as a dream night for The New Day finished as a nightmare after Big E was split from Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods on Night One of the WWE Draft.
Big E opened the night with a grueling Falls Count Anywhere win over Sheamus. Then, Kingston & Woods reunited in a SmackDown Tag Team Championship showdown against Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro. Despite not having competed together in months, The New Day tandem reclaimed the titles and began their seventh reign as SmackDown Tag Team Champions. The celebration didn’t last long, as the decorated trio quickly learned their WWE Draft fate. Kingston & Woods were announced as the newest additions to the red brand, while Big E was selected by SmackDown.
The New Day were in a state of shock as the news rocked the WWE Universe. In the aftermath, Woods tried to keep a sense of humor about the stunning development.
Pat McAfee recognized the incredible run of the historically dominant team, but the leader of RETRIBUTION had a very different tone.
What’s next for the beloved championship trio?
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