The New Day Calls Kendrick Lamar ‘Trash’ During WWE Raw: ‘Drake Won’
During the premiere episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of the New Day made waves by taking a shot at Kendrick Lamar. While conducting a segment with WWE broadcaster Jackie Redmond, the duo stirred controversy by claiming that Drake won the long-standing Drake vs Kendrick Lamar beef and calling Kendrick “trash.”
Provoking the WWE Universe
As the crowd erupted into boos, Woods and Kingston embraced the heat, reveling in their villainous status. The WWE superstars’ comments added more fuel to their already explosive heel turn. The New Day, once fan favorites known for their feel-good energy, now seem to thrive by provoking the audience with controversial statements.
Woods boldly declared, “For the past 6 months, y’all have been elevating this trash rapper Kendrick Lamar.” The crowd, fully engaged, joined in with boos, and Woods egged them on, saying, “Boo him, yes, yes. Boo him. You’re not mad at us, you’re mad at Kendrick Lamar because Drake won the beef, right?”
The Kendrick vs Drake Beef in the WWE Spotlight
The Kendrick Lamar vs Drake rivalry has been a topic of much debate in the music world for years, and now it has been injected into WWE storylines. This surprising reference not only brought drama to the wrestling ring but also highlighted the New Day’s shift into their new, more antagonistic roles.
The New Day’s heel turn comes after they turned their backs on their long-time friend and partner Big E, who is recovering from a neck injury. This decision has marked their successful transition into villains, with fans now booing them at every opportunity.
Shawn Michaels Joins the Beef
This isn’t the first time WWE has referenced the Drake and Kendrick feud. Shawn Michaels, WWE Hall of Famer and Vice President of NXT Talent Development, also weighed in on the situation. He acknowledged Kendrick Lamar’s mention of his iconic Sweet Chin Music move in Kendrick’s song “Not Like Us” and invited both Kendrick and Drake to settle their differences in the ring.
“A little Sweet Chin Music goes a long way,” Michaels wrote in a response to Kendrick’s post, jokingly offering to mediate a WWE showdown between the two rap superstars.
WWE Cross-Promotion with Pop Culture
The New Day’s provocative comments serve as a clever example of WWE using pop culture references to spark excitement and engage fans. By integrating the ongoing Drake vs Kendrick drama into their storyline, WWE keeps things fresh and taps into mainstream conversations, ensuring the wrestling world remains at the forefront of entertainment.
As for Kendrick Lamar and Drake, whether they’ll respond to WWE’s playful challenge remains to be seen. However, the New Day’s heel turn is only gaining momentum, and with more pop culture references on the way, the WWE Universe can expect plenty more drama. As the New Day continues to embrace their controversial new persona, one thing is clear: their heel turn has only just begun. And with a little help from pop culture beefs like the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the group is sure to keep the drama alive in the WWE ring.
