The New Day's Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston are leaving WWE
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- WWE tag team stars Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of The New Day have mutually parted ways with WWE amid post-WrestleMania contract restructuring and cuts.
- The New Day, known for their positivity and record-setting 13 tag team championships, debuted in 2014 and included Big E, who is now injury-retired.
- Kingston, with over 18 years in WWE, is a former WWE champion and multi-time Intercontinental, United States, and tag team titleholder; Woods, a 2021 King of the Ring winner, has been sidelined with injury since January.
- Both wrestlers were involved in a recent unsuccessful heel turn and Kingston last appeared on WWE TV in April 2025 alongside new New Day member Grayson Waller.
- Speculation is mounting about Kingston and Woods joining AEW, fueled by AEW stars referencing The New Day’s catchphrase, though WWE’s 90-day non-compete clause may delay their debut elsewhere.
