Finn Balor Looks Back At Rollercoaster Week, New Day On Rumors Of Being An NOD-Like Faction (Video)
- The WWE Network posted the video above from Table For 3 with The New Day. In the video, the New Day discuss how they were formed. Big E mentioned the rumors that they would be a group like the Nation of Domination at first, which seemed to be the direction that WWE was headed in, as seen in the video below starting at the 2:30 mark:
Xavier noted that the idea of being in suits and being more intense was something that he had been pitching for himself, with the idea being to be an arrogant "I'm better than you" character since he had a PHD. Xavier then said that they started talking about adding Big E to the mix, and then they later debated for several weeks about adding Kofi Kingston, since he was already so established and had a connection with the fans. Xavier talked about nothing happening for several months before The New Day being presented to them. While they were apprehensive, Xavier noted that at least they had something to work with.
- Finn Balor posted the following on his wild past week:
What a rollercoaster week.
I woke up the morning of Summerslam with nothing but positivity & feeling physically better than ever? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
The moment I got injured I knew it was serious, it was an instinctive reaction to pull on my wrist, I entered survival mode.
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
When the bell rang, I had won, I was the Champion, but I was reluctant to celebrate as I already knew in my heart what awaited at Raw
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
Disappointed yes, but I was CHAMPION and I was not missing an opportunity to fulfill my duty and appear on @GMA Monday morning.
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
After hours of scans & despite some hope, the worst was confirmed at 5pm Monday.
I would need surgery ASAP & relinquish the title on Raw? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
The most difficult part of relinquishing the title was when I came back through the curtain and I was over come by a feeling of inadequacy
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
Despite every emotion I had felt the previous 24 hours...
I was still the CHAMPION. That gave me strength.
Now I was not....? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
Tuesday at 3am I traveled to Birmingham Alabama.
Dr.Dugas prepped me for surgery as a photo of Seth Rollins watched over us.? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
What was supposed to be a 1hr surgery turned into 4hr, as once I was opened up ,the Dr found a lot more to the injury the the scans showed
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
180* labrum tear
Thorn bicep and pectoral tendon
Cartilage damage
& Fracture to the glenoid neck socket
(I have it in a jar on my dresser)? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
Wednesday morning at 5am I awake after the surgery groggy and sore. The gravity of the situation began to set in.
Rehab will start at 9am.? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016
Thursday 5am fly back to Orlando, check-in with Performance Center medical staff & we begin planning The Comeback pic.twitter.com/luZNst9Xhe
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) August 28, 2016