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In the wake of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston's WWE departure, several stars posted tributes on social media: Damian Priest offered love to the former New Day, The Usos shared support, Matt Hardy sent House Hardy vibes, and Ricochet quipped about facing them in Tekken. Tommaso Ciampa posted a lengthy Instagram homage praising Kingston and Woods as leaders and friends, reflecting on their careers and impact.
AEW taped Collision in Las Vegas (airing Feb 7) with The Young Bucks defeating Gates of Agony; Kris Statlander was attacked by Thekla and the Sisters of Sin during an in-ring interview and announced a strap match against Thekla for next week; Tommaso Ciampa pinned Roderick Strong in a three-way that also featured Claudio Castagnoli, after which Kyle Fletcher interrupted, declaring himself the greatest TNT Champion and challenging Ciampa to a Dynamite match; Kevin Knight defeated Scorpio Sky; Mina Shirakawa defeated Viva Van by submission; Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir defeated Zayda Steel and Dante Martin, with Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy making the save; Thekla defeated Brittnie Brooks and continued the attack with a strap; post-tape, Tony Khan, Toni Storm, and Orange Cassidy thanked the fans.
Ciampa’s WWE contract is nearing expiration and he won’t re-sign, making him a free agent after a decade with the company. Disorderly chatter links him to NJPW, with AEW also seen as a potential fit, though competition on AEW’s roster could be a hurdle. He has filed trademarks for Psycho Killer and Psycho King as he plots the next chapter following his WWE departure and indie beginnings, saying he has one decade left and is excited for what’s ahead.