Tommy Dreamer Explains Why The New Day Is in the ‘Perfect Position’ After WWE Raw

The emotional segment on this week’s WWE Raw, featuring Big E’s return to unify The New Day, left fans buzzing—though not for the reasons many expected. What appeared to be a heartfelt reunion between Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods turned into a shocking twist, with Kingston and Woods turning on Big E, not through physical violence, but with a verbal lashing that left him devastated. The moment was widely praised, especially on Busted Open Radio, with Nic Nemeth being one of the first to express his admiration. However, Tommy Dreamer beat him to it on Busted Open After Dark following the show, explaining why he felt the segment worked so well.

Dreamer was quick to point out the unique twist in the segment, where Kingston and Woods “put the boots” to Big E without laying a hand on him physically. “The people were pissed,” Dreamer explained. “And then they… put the boots to Big E without putting the boots to him. The verbal battle, or how they cut him down, was just awesome.” Dreamer also highlighted Big E’s emotional reaction when he entered the ring, noting that while he looked happy, there was also an element of nervousness. “It’s been a long time since he’s returned to WWE on television like that,” Dreamer said. “Yes, he’s done those panels, but it’s different when you’re in the middle of that ring.”

The segment resonated deeply with Dreamer, especially as he reflected on how it showcased the growth of both Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. “I never thought… Woods I could see as a heel. I never saw Kofi. I thought Kofi was going to go down like Ricky Steamboat, always being that babyface, especially within WWE,” Dreamer confessed. “Never saw it coming. And then, once he did it, I was like ‘These guys are going to be great.'”

For Dreamer, the new, heel version of The New Day is exactly what the faction needed to reach the next level. “This fresh coat of paint is exactly what they needed to do to get them on top of WWE and the top of the WWE tag team division,” Dreamer concluded, clearly impressed with the shift.

In summary, Tommy Dreamer believes that The New Day’s heel turn has placed them in the perfect position to dominate WWE’s tag team division once again. With a compelling new dynamic and the emotional depth that came with Big E’s return, Dreamer is convinced that the faction is primed for an even greater future in WWE.

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