Kofi and Austin Creed Win AEW Trios Titles in Debut at All In London

Key points

• Kofi and Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) won the AEW World Trios Championship with Swerve Strickland at All In London 2026.
• The match was a Trios Roulette Royale featuring seven teams, with the wild-card trio defeating reigning champions Hangman Page and Brodido.
• Kofi and Creed became the first AEW wrestlers to win a title in their debut appearance for the company.
• The duo left WWE in May 2026 after declining pay cuts, ending 20 and 16-year tenures, respectively.
• Tony Khan confirmed on X that Kofi and Creed are officially signed to AEW following their debut.

Background

In July 2026, AEW's Detroit Dynamite event teased the arrival of former WWE free agents ahead of All In London, with fans speculating about names like Kairi Sane and Aleister Black. The New Day had been a three-man unit in WWE until Big E's 2022 neck injury, after which Kofi and Woods continued as a duo. They held 12 tag team titles in WWE, including a 483-day reign, and Kofi won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35.

How outlets are covering it

Fightful Select confirmed Kofi and Creed were headed to AEW as of August 29, 2026, but could not verify their official signing status at that time. Wrestling Observer reported their deal 'came together in the last couple of weeks' after negotiations. Bleacher Report and Wrestling Inc. confirmed the title win at All In London, with Wrestling Inc. noting Tony Khan's subsequent confirmation of their signing. All outlets agreed on the team name 'New Level' and the match outcome, but differed on the timing of the signing confirmation.

Why it matters

The signing of Kofi and Creed strengthens AEW's tag team division, which already includes The Young Bucks, Cope and Cage, and FTR. Their title win in debut signals AEW's ability to attract top-tier talent from WWE, potentially shifting the balance of power in professional wrestling. The move also highlights ongoing tensions between WWE and free agents over pay, as Kofi and Woods left after being asked to take pay cuts.

What to watch

Kofi and Creed will likely become featured competitors in AEW's tag team division, with potential feuds against The Young Bucks, who had reportedly wanted to work with them for years. Their title reign may lead to future defenses on AEW Dynamite or at future AEW events. WWE may respond to the loss of two high-profile veterans by adjusting contracts or marketing strategies for remaining talent.