Xavier Woods Gives Shoulder Injury Update

Xavier Woods isnt planning on being out of action for long. After Kofi Kingston revealed on the February 16 episode of WWE Raw that Woods has been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury and would need time off, the 13-time WWE Tag Team Champion offered a personal update during WWE 2K26 Creator Fest at WWE Headquarters. Speaking with WrestleZone, Woods admitted the shoulder isnt perfect but hes staying positive about the recovery timeline. Despite the damage, Woods is hopeful the fix wont require an extended absence. For now, the focus appears to be rest and rehab rather than surgery, which is good news for New Day fans concerned about a lengthy layoff. While at Creator Fest, Woods also reflected on another major part of his career gaming. Through UpUpDownDown and WWE 2K partnerships, Woods has become one of the most recognizable gaming ambassadors in wrestling. He explained how video games create a shared bond inside the locker room. For Woods, merging gaming and wrestling isnt just branding its personal. For now, Woods is focused on healing up but if his timeline holds, fans may not have to wait long to see him back in the ring. Do you think Xavier Woods should take extra time to fully recover, or return as soon as he feels ready? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. G Add as a preferred source on Google