During the latest episode of WWE RAW, a physical altercation occurred between General Manager Adam Pearce and Bron Breakker, resulting in Pearce suspending Breakker indefinitely. Xavier Woods, a seasoned WWE competitor and member of The New Day, attributed the escalation of the incident to Pearce, claiming he was the initial aggressor.
Woods, who has secured 13 tag team championships throughout his career—including twelve on the main roster and one in NXT—challenged Pearce’s account following the confrontation. Pearce maintained in a public statement on X (formerly Twitter) that Breakker was in the wrong and that Pearce was simply performing his duties as the RAW General Manager.
Xavier Woods Publicly Addresses the Dispute on Social Media
Responding directly to Pearce’s statement, Xavier Woods accused the official of provoking the conflict. His tweet emphasized that Pearce was responsible for initiating the problem.
“As the initial aggressor, you clearly started the problem,” Woods wrote. ?Xavier Woods, WWE Star
Historically, Woods and his New Day teammate Kofi Kingston have frequently voiced grievances about Pearce’s management style during RAW episodes. The duo has also openly supported fellow wrestler Becky Lynch’s criticism of the authority figure’s decisions and perceived partiality.
Grayson Waller Critiques Pearce and Expresses Desire to Compete Against Him
Following the hiatus of Austin Theory, Grayson Waller allied with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, forming a new faction. In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Waller harshly criticized Adam Pearce’s leadership, labeling him as one of the worst General Managers in WWE history.
Waller expressed his eagerness to wrestle Pearce but acknowledged that Woods and Kingston would have priority to face him before he receives an opportunity.
“I think he’s one of the worst GMs we’ve ever had. I think we need to bring back the laptop, that laptop was way better than Adam Pearce. The Anonymous Raw GM would have taken care of me and the New Day. Adam Pearce, he’s not taking care of us… [Pearce] always has to be out there for it, doesn’t he? Oh man, I’d love to fight Adam Pearce. Woods and Kofi, they get first shot, so I get third shot,” Waller stated. ?Grayson Waller, WWE Wrestler
With Austin Theory now back on RAW and aligned with The Vision, it remains uncertain whether Waller and Theory will have confrontations as the storyline develops further.
Implications for WWE Dynamics and Future Developments
The ongoing tensions between Adam Pearce and WWE talent such as Bron Breakker, Xavier Woods, and Grayson Waller suggest increasing friction behind the scenes on RAW. Pearce’s authoritative role coupled with accusations of bias and disputed decisions has led to an uneasy environment among the roster. Fans and insiders will be closely watching upcoming episodes to see whether these conflicts escalate or lead to new rivalries.
The Bron Breakker Adam Pearce confrontation marks a significant moment that could influence RAW’s narrative direction, potentially involving additional wrestlers like Kofi Kingston and Becky Lynch, who have already shown discontent with Pearce’s management. How WWE addresses these tensions may impact storylines and locker room morale going forward.
As the initial aggressor you clearly started the problem. pic.twitter.com/EsetP8lYPY
— Austin Creed (@AustinCreedWins) January 14, 2026
