3 Potential replacements for Big E in The New Day following brutal WWE RAW betrayal
Big E returned to WWE weekly TV for the first time in over two years for The New Day's 10th anniversary celebration. The Powerhouse of Positivity received a massive ovation, with fans incredibly pleased to see him back with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Their joy was short-lived, though, with Woods and Kingston shockingly turning on their brother-in-arms.
The duo blamed the 11-time champion for not fighting hard enough to return from his life-threatening injury and for moving on with his personal life, among many other things. The powerhouse then left looking dejected after the emotionally charged segment, seemingly done with the pair. This cemented a gap in the traditionally three-man group that has existed since his injury in March 2022.
As a result, fans wonder if this tear-jerking breakup could lead to Woods and Kingston replacing the former Mr. Money In The Bank.
Let's look at three possible replacements for Big E in The New Day following their shocking 10th anniversary segment on WWE RAW
#3: Omos could be the powerhouse The New Day has been missing on WWE RAW in Big E's absence
Omos has rarely appeared on WWE programming since Triple H took over the company's creative reins. Once touted as the Stamford-based promotion's next great attraction under Vince McMahon, The Nigerian Giant's momentum has been affected by the sporadic nature of his appearances, primarily for battle royals and Royal Rumbles.
The 30-year-old's feuds with Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins have shown that he is a valuable asset when used right. What if he is The New Day's Big E replacement going forward? He is arguably the biggest powerhouse on the company's books and has shown himself capable of being both menacing as a heel and goofy as a babyface.
He could fit perfectly with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston in both configurations.
#2: Replacing Big E in The New Day could rejuvenate Apollo Crews' WWE career
Like Omos, Apollo Crews's WWE career has lately been curtailed by inconsistent booking. After a solid spell in NXT, the former Intercontinental Champion returned to the main roster in 2024, forming a short-lived tag team with Baron Corbin. The Lone Wolf was released a few months later, leaving the former Nigerian Prince in limbo again.
Crews could find career rejuvenation as Big E's replacement in The New Day. Apollo possesses the same athleticism and power that made the former NXT Champion such an influential powerhouse for the faction. With Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston turning heel, he could be the strong, silent muscle, sparking a new run of success.
Once the trio inevitably turns babyface, Woods and Kingston could help bring out Crews' personality, imbuing his character with much-needed charisma.
#1: Replacing Big E in the New Day could be the perfect way for Oba Femi to debut on the WWE main roster
Oba Femi is one of the most impressive prospects to ever come through the doors of WWE NXT in its over-decade-long history. The longest-reigning North American champion possesses a rare combination of strength, speed, agility, and charisma that has earned him comparisons to everyone from Bron Breakker to Brock Lesnar.
Femi has been absent from the third brand's weekly programming since failing to recapture the North American title from Tony D'Angelo. Some fans think this is a sign of an impending callup, especially because The Ruler has been spotted backstage at recent main roster tapings. Given their similar powerhouse style, he could be the perfect Big E replacement in the New Day.
The Powerhouse of Positivity has spoken very highly of the 26-year-old, so we can think of no one more fitting.