6 WWE Superstars who were notable absentees this week on RAW

#3. Former WWE Tag Team Champion Xavier Woods

This is a VICIOUS @AustinCreedWins as he tries to knock off #WWEChampion @fightbobby inside #HIAC! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/TE5SS68grT

— WWE (@WWE) June 22, 2021

Xavier Woods has been dragged into the feud between WWE Champion Bobby Lashley and his friend Kofi Kingston in recent weeks. The former Tag Team Champion wrestled Lashley last week inside Hell in a Cell and was laid out by The Almighty following the match.

Woods wasn't part of this week's show as he was recovering from the injuries he suffered at the hands of Lashley. He was locked in The Hurt Lock inside the cell and Kingston was unable to get inside to save him.

Bobby Lashley vs. Xavier Woods set for next week's WWE Raw https://t.co/2r7e9K1Typ pic.twitter.com/GZsEzS35qG

— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) June 29, 2021

Kingston and MVP continued the buildup to their match at Money in the Bank this week with a fired-up Kofi Kingston sending a message to Bobby Lashley, who was also absent. It was also revealed that despite the injuries suffered at the hands of the champion, Woods will return to RAW next week.

It was announced this week that Woods will return to WWE and face The Almighty in a one-on-one match next week.