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Kofi Kingston says his AEW debut with Austin Creed was always planned as a duo. After leaving WWE in May 2026, the pair launched as The New Level at All In: London, and Kingston explains he would never have debuted in AEW without Creed, highlighting their close 'hive mind' dynamic and gratitude for facing the transition together.
Grayson Waller explains that WWE urged him to be serious while paired with The New Day, but the duo’s goofy gimmick (hats, jokes) prevented him from showing the serious side WWE wanted; he respects Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, and now, in NXT, he’s able to display the gravitas he feels he has.
After debuting at AEW All In 2026 with Austin Creed as The New Level, Kofi Kingston has dropped 'Kingston' from his Twitter handle and will compete under the single name 'Kofi,' signaling a fresh start in AEW after leaving WWE in May; the duo teamed with Swerve Strickland on night one and instantly captured the AEW World Trios Championships, marking a bold new chapter in AEW's tag scene.
WWE reportedly regrets letting Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed leave for AEW, with insiders saying TKO mishandled the departure and morale suffered at Stamford. Kingston and Creed joined AEW’s The New Level, teamed with Swerve Strickland to win the AEW World Trios Championship on All In, and later confronted AEW champions, while Creed said there was no falling out—just a move to compete in what they see as the top tag division. Tony Khan noted he hadn’t planned or budgeted for their signing, prompting WWE to rethink the departure.
Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (formerly The New Day) debuted in AEW at All In, using A$AP Ferg's New Level theme and, with Swerve Strickland, captured the AEW Trios Championships, signaling a major elevation for their act.
Former WWE duo Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (The New Level) left WWE in May 2026 and debuted in AEW at All In, joining Swerve Strickland and winning the AEW World Trios Championship. Creed says the split was about growing apart, not a feud, while both cite AEW’s revered tag-team division as the key draw—fulfilling a lifelong dream to protect and elevate a new generation of tag teams.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods left WWE after a decade together and debuted in AEW at All In as New Level, teaming with Swerve Strickland to win the Trios Titles. They framed the departure as growth and a desire to contribute to a thriving tag-team legacy in AEW, and they’re set for a Dynamite match against The Rascalz.
Former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods (Austin Creed) have reportedly signed with AEW and are slated to debut at All In London 2026, potentially teaming with Swerve Strickland in the Trios Roulette Royale for the World Trios Championship, with a new team name expected to be revealed.
Fightful Select reports WWE’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are set to debut for AEW at All In 2026 in London, joining Swerve Strickland in a new Trios Roulette Royale on the Buy-In; their deals reportedly came together in the last few weeks, though not yet officially signed, which would mark Kofi’s first non-WWE match since 2006 and Woods’ first since 2010.
Fightful Select reports Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed are set to sign with AEW and appear at All In London as the wild-card trio with Swerve Strickland in the Trios Royal Roulette at Wembley, with a new team name and no New Day branding.
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.