AEW star expresses interest in New Day joining after WWE departure
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, formerly of WWE's New Day, left the company in early May following a pay cut request. AEW wrestler Anthony Bowens voiced support for their addition to AEW, praising their talent and charisma. If they have a standard 90-day compete clause, both could join AEW by early August, ahead of AEW's All In London event on August 30.
- •Woods and Kingston departed WWE in May 2026.
- •Anthony Bowens expressed interest in having them join AEW.
- •They may be available to compete by early August 2026.
- •All In London is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
- 9:43 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Says Former New Day Would 'Make A Great Addition' Following Their WWE Release
"Another AEW star has spoken out about how much they'd like to see New Day's Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston in AEW following their WWE departure.
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