Overview
- Kofi Kingston told the crowd during a commercial break that Woods has managed a shoulder issue for roughly three months and must rest under doctors’ orders.
- The announcement was delivered on the Feb. 16 episode of Raw in Memphis during a pause in the broadcast.
- Grayson Waller read a message attributed to Woods that insulted Memphis and defined the slang term “pover.”
- Woods last wrestled a dark match before the 2026 Royal Rumble, and The New Day most recently competed on Raw last month in a World Tag Team Title contendership four-way.
- The update signals a pause for The New Day’s in-ring plans, with no treatment specifics or timetable disclosed.