WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has publicly demanded repayment of $18,000 from a former AEW champion after an altercation on the August 4 episode of RAW. The conflict arose during a match where Penta faced Grayson Waller, with Woods and Kofi Kingston providing commentary as part of The New Day. After Penta defeated Waller, Woods and Kingston attempted to mock Penta, which resulted in Penta attacking both wrestlers and destroying Woods’ prized hat.
The hat, described by Woods as a “favorite grieving hat,” reportedly cost over $12,000. Following this incident, Woods called for reimbursement and was booked in a singles match against Penta by WWE official Adam Pearce. The escalating tension has become a focal point on RAW, drawing attention to the unresolved dispute between Woods and the former AEW World Tag Team Champion.
The aftermath of the hat destruction and Woods’ demand for compensation
Following the attack, Xavier Woods took to social media to express his frustration over the situation. He described the assault as illegal and emphasized the emotional and financial damage caused by Penta’s actions. Woods highlighted that when he and Kingston approached Adam Pearce seeking restitution, Pearce instead scheduled a singles match between Woods and Penta rather than facilitating reimbursement.
“Alright. Here’s the story. Two weeks ago, on Monday Night Raw live on Netflix, Kofi and I were illegally assaulted by Penta. Penta then went on to cause irreparable damage to my favorite grieving hat that cost me over $12,000. The following week, we approached Adam Pearce and demanded that Penta reimburse me every single cent of what he owes me. And Adam Pearce responded by giving me a singles match against Penta this coming Monday on RAW.”
—Xavier Woods, WWE Superstar
Woods further explained that he expects to win the upcoming match and then force Penta to pay him back. Additionally, Woods stated that an extra $1,000 would be added to the owed amount for each day leading up to their scheduled match, increasing the total to $18,000 by the time they meet in the ring.
“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 day night, one thing will ring true, and it’s that Penta better have my money.”
—Xavier Woods, WWE Superstar
Xavier Woods takes formal action with WWE
Determined to receive compensation for his damaged property, Woods has escalated the matter by filing an official complaint within WWE. This complaint demands that Penta reimburse him for the destroyed hat, cover damages related to emotional distress, and pay additional fines associated with the assault. Woods’ formal request reflects his commitment to holding Penta accountable beyond just the upcoming match.
Despite Woods’ efforts, it appears unlikely that the organization will issue reimbursement for the destroyed item, pointing to the complexities of addressing such disputes within professional wrestling storylines. Nevertheless, Woods’ public demands and legal actions have intensified the rivalry, adding a layer of real-life tension to the scripted drama on Monday Night RAW.
The impact on WWE programming and fan anticipation
The buildup to the singles match between Woods and Penta has added significant intrigue to RAW, heightening fan interest in how this confrontation will unfold. With Woods demanding monetary restitution and Penta responding physically, this storyline blurs the lines between staged rivalry and genuine grievances.
This confrontation is expected to influence WWE‘s narrative direction in the coming weeks, potentially setting a precedent for how conflicts between wrestlers and damage to personal belongings are handled onscreen and off. Fans can anticipate a high-stakes match where the outcome not only determines the winner but also the fate of Woods’ repayment claim.
