Following his victory over LA Knight on the April 14th edition of Smackdown, Xavier Woods of the New Day appeared on the Smackdown Lowdown.
Ahead of next weeks Intercontinental Championship clash with Gunther, Woods spoke with Smackdown Lowdown co-host Sarah Schreiber about the huge opportunity, telling viewers:
“Yes. Gunther is the most dominant Intercontinental Champion that WWE has had in recent memory.” Woods goes on to say “Gunther’s issue with me is that he believes i don’t respect this industry. Because when I walk out, I don’t have a stone face. Because, when I engage with the people, because I am living my literal dream, all of a sudden i don’t respect this industry?” Woods closes by telling Sarah “For 19 years I have sacrificed everything, missing birthdays and holidays… because I don’t respect this industry? Gunther’s issue is that he has never faced somebody like me! I’ve earned every single opportunity that I have ever had.”
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships will also be up for grabs next Friday. Defending Champions Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan are currently scheduled for a duel with Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville.
