Big E recalls New Day's challenging early days in WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Big E shared insights into the New Day's formation during an interview on June 29, 2026. He described how the group's origin traced back to Florida Championship Wrestling, where he and Xavier Woods initially struggled as part of a different faction. After experiencing setbacks in their careers, Woods proposed a new idea to the WWE creative team, which eventually led to the inclusion of Kofi Kingston in the group. Despite initial skepticism, they embraced the concept, allowing them to develop their chemistry over time.
- •Big E confirmed New Day's origin was in Florida Championship Wrestling.
- •Xavier Woods pitched the idea of reuniting to WWE creatives.
- •Kofi Kingston joined the group, revitalizing his interest in wrestling.
- •The group underwent many months of pitching before their final formation.
- •Big E expressed pride in their time together despite initial struggles.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — Big E Details New Day's WWE Origin, Says The Group Initially 'Sucked'
"WWE's Big E recalled the early days of the New Day, from the group's background in FCW to the addition of Kofi Kingston.
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