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Backstage reports say The New Day—Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods—left WWE after declining a restructuring to TKO-era deals, despite multi-year seven-figure contracts; AEW and other promotions are already expected to pursue them once their exit is finalized.
Ricochet reacted to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leaving WWE with a playful Tekken-themed jab, joining AEW voices in acknowledging The New Day's long WWE run and sparking discussion about their next moves and potential cross-promotional buzz.
Big E reacted to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leaving WWE, posting fan art that depicts their New Day attire being discarded. The duo reportedly decided to part ways with WWE amidst contract restructuring, while Big E remains with WWE on broadcast duties for premium live events. The New Day trio achieved major success with around 12 tag-team titles during their run, and Kingston/Woods’ future plans are not yet known.
Big E posted an emotional Instagram tribute after Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods left WWE amid a restructuring of deals under the TKO regime, underscoring The New Day's enduring legacy. With Kingston and Woods choosing to depart rather than accept new terms, Big E remains the sole New Day member in WWE, while the wrestling world buzzes about a potential AEW arrival and a hypothetical New Day vs. Young Bucks matchup.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have reportedly declined WWE's restructured contracts and exited the company, effectively ending the New Day era; Big E responded with Spider-Man No More!-inspired art on Instagram, leaving a door open for future reunions or alliances elsewhere.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day are departing WWE after a mutual decision amid post-WrestleMania cuts; they reportedly rejected contract restructuring offers from parent company TKO and have moved to the alumni section, with a 90-day non-compete likely delaying any immediate moves to other promotions.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, of The New Day, have parted ways with WWE in a mutual decision after more than a decade, joining a broader round of releases. While not a pure roster cut, the exits come amid a payroll shakeup and could attract heavy interest from other promotions, including AEW, though a 90-day non-compete and WWE ownership of their ring names complicate immediate appearances.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have mutually parted ways with WWE, ending The New Day era for now after a wave of roster cuts. Kingston last appeared in April, while Woods is sidelined with a shoulder injury. The New Day secured a record-tying 13 WWE tag-team title reigns and seven SmackDown titles, with Big E out since 2022. The departures also include JC Mateo and Tonga Loa from The MFTs, part of a broader round of releases that hit WWE last week (alongside names like Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, and the Wyatt Sicks).
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of The New Day are leaving WWE by mutual decision, joining JC Mateo and Tonga Loa in a wave of departures; The New Day has been a staple since 2014 (Big E retired after a neck injury), and it’s unclear if more talent exits are on the way.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, formerly of The New Day, along with JC Mateo and Tonga Loa, have reportedly left WWE and were added to the company’s Alumni page after recent roster cuts and WrestleMania-related departures; Fightful and Bodyslam report Kingston and Woods mutually parted ways with WWE.
Penta’s Intercontinental Championship open challenge on the March 30 Raw at Madison Square Garden was answered by Kofi Kingston, who publicly accepted the challenge and saw WWE repost the exchange; Kingston’s involvement could hint at a babyface turn, but he’s considered unlikely to win as Penta recently won the title from Dominik Mysterio and has an upcoming defense against El Hijo Del Vikingo in AAA on April 11.
Kofi Kingston answered Penta’s Intercontinental Championship open challenge on WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, with WWE not yet officially confirming the match but indicating it’s likely by retweeting Kingston’s post; the bout would join a stacked card that includes other top matchups.
At RAW in Madison Square Garden on March 30, Penta issued an open challenge for the Intercontinental Championship, and Kofi Kingston publicly claimed he wants the shot; WWE’s repost of Kingston’s message hints this is the planned direction for the show as WrestleMania 42 nears, with Kingston’s solo run and Xavier Woods’ injury adding urgency to what could be a major RAW moment.
The New Day's heel turn on WWE RAW, involving Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turning against Big E, was planned for months. Originally, the storyline was to include Odyssey Jones, who would have been chosen over Big E, but Jones was pulled from WWE television, leading to changes in the storyline.
Kofi Kingston defended his and Xavier Woods' decision to oust Big E from the New Day during their 10-year anniversary on WWE Raw, despite backlash from fans and criticism from Big E's girlfriend. Kingston criticized fans for wanting him and Woods to split, emphasizing their long-standing brotherhood. He also accused Big E of selfishness for prioritizing his neck injury over the group, dismissing fan opinions and asserting that their decisions are based on their own understanding of the situation.