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Xavier Woods in Verbal Confrontation with Elderly Fan at WWE Event

Published 6 January 2026

A heated verbal confrontation unfolded between WWE wrestler Xavier Woods and an elderly female fan during a live event in Worcester, Massachusetts, over the weekend, drawing quick attention from security and social media.

The incident occurred ringside at the WWE Holiday Tour show on Saturday night, where Woods, performing as part of The New Day, engaged in a taunting exchange with the woman seated near the barricade. Video footage circulating online shows the two yelling at each other, with the situation escalating as the fan attempted to cross the barrier toward the ring area. Security personnel promptly intervened to separate them, preventing any physical contact and allowing the event to continue without further disruption.

Woods, whose real name is Austin Creed, addressed the altercation shortly after the show on social media platform X. In one post, he wrote, "Last night a WWEWorcester this old woman tried to fight me while I was at work. I dont go to shady pines and harass her! Shes lucky thay I didnt have her thrown out of the building!" He followed up with another message, elaborating on the exchange: "That womans birthstone is a fossil! You couldnt hear the disgusting...

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