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Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, formerly the New Day in WWE, debuted for AEW at All In London as 'New Level' and won the World Trios Championship with Swerve Strickland. Their move to AEW followed a May 2026 exit from WWE over pay disputes, marking their first matches outside WWE since 2006 and 2010, respectively.
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh criticized a hit by Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods on wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson during a joint practice, calling it 'cheap.' Robinson is undergoing concussion evaluation, and the incident sparked a bench-clearing scuffle. Saleh noted that Woods, a former Titan, was released after Saleh's hiring, while teammates condemned the play as unacceptable for a practice setting.
Bad weather forced the Bears to practice indoors again, with Ruben Hyppolite drawing multiple praises for his active, disruptive play (even as he had a few coverage mismatches). Xavier Woods started at safety with Cam Lewis out, and Tyrique Stevenson picked off a pass in drills. On offense, Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent connected on several big plays, including long TDs to Kaden Davis and Jahdae Walker, while D’Andre Swift showed strong camp form. Several players were sidelined or limited, and Chicago added another defensive back as the camp continued.
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.
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.
Xavier Woods underwent head surgery to remove lipomas, which he initially claimed was due to an injury from Penta El Zero Miedo during a wrestling match, but later clarified the growths are harmless fatty tumors, not lymphoma, and his surgery was medically necessary.
Xavier Woods reportedly sustained a neck injury during a WWE RAW match against Penta El Zero Miedo, with some backstage indicating he was wearing a neck brace afterward. Woods expressed frustration over WWE's handling of his injury and criticized the safety of certain moves, raising concerns about his health and the potential impact on his career. The true extent of his injury remains unclear, and fans await further updates.
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.