During a recent episode of WWE RAW, Corey Graves announced a new name for himself, insisting that commentator Michael Cole refer to him as “Corey Grieves” on air. This change was made publicly as a gesture of support for The New Day, who have been visibly frustrated since losing the World Tag Team Titles to Judgment Day.
The storyline began two weeks ago when Penta faced Grayson Waller and secured a victory. After the match, The New Day confronted Penta in the ring, leading to an aggressive response from the former AEW star. Penta attacked Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods and even destroyed Woods’ hat by throwing it into the crowd. The hat was later valued at $12,000, which sparked further tension in the weeks that followed.
In response, Xavier Woods demanded compensation for the hat on RAW last week. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce scheduled a match between Woods and Penta for the current week’s show as a result. The rivalry further intensified when Corey Graves sided with The New Day during the Penta vs. Xavier Woods match, requesting Michael Cole to use the name “Corey Grieves” in solidarity.
Xavier Woods Vows to Make Penta Pay After Hat Incident
Xavier Woods has been unsettled since Penta destroyed his valuable hat, and after demanding reimbursement last week, he expressed his frustration openly before the latest episode of RAW. Woods took to social media to declare that he intended to
“beat the bricks off of Penta”
in their upcoming match, aiming to force Penta to pay him back for the hat.
He also announced that the amount owed would increase by $1,000 for each day that passed leading up to RAW, raising Penta‘s debt to $18,000. Woods made clear that he was serious about collecting the money owed to him, emphasizing the stakes ahead of the match.
“That interaction tells me that once I beat the bricks off of Penta and pin him in the middle of that ring, one, two, three, he will then be forced to reimburse me……And by the way, as of yesterday, every single 24-hour period that passes, you owe me an extra thousand dollars. Meaning that by Monday night, you will be owing me $18,000, and I only know one thing for sure, Penta. Come this Monday night, one thing will ring true, and it’s that Penta better have my money.”
—Xavier Woods, WWE Superstar
This ongoing feud highlights the increasing tension between Penta and The New Day on WWE RAW, with financial compensation and personal pride both at stake. Corey Graves’ decision to rename himself “Corey Grieves” in support of The New Day adds another layer to the developing story.
As the rivalry continues to unfold, fans will be watching closely to see if Woods can secure repayment and if Penta will respond to the mounting pressure. This storyline not only emphasizes personal conflict but also showcases the emotional stakes involved in WWE’s dramatic storytelling.
