Big E supports Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed after their WWE departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Former New Day members Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed have left WWE to join AEW, where they are now performing under the name New Level. Big E, who remains under contract with WWE as a broadcaster, expressed public support for his former teammates following reports that they turned down a proposed pay cut to depart the company. Big E, currently sidelined from in-ring competition due to injury, confirmed that he believes his former partners were undervalued during their contract negotiations. The duo made their AEW debut by aligning with Swerve Strickland to capture the AEW Trios Championship. While Big E is not currently cleared to join his former partners in the ring, he continues to work in his broadcaster role to prioritize his long-term health.
- •Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed left WWE to join AEW as the team New Level.
- •Big E remains with WWE in a broadcasting capacity while recovering from a career-ending injury.
- •Reports indicate the pair left after being offered a significant pay cut by WWE.
- •New Level aligned with Swerve Strickland to win the AEW Trios Championship.
- •Big E has publicly stated he is happy for his former teammates' new career path.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Big E Comments On New Day Teammates Leaving WWE For AEW
"The major news of New Day (now known as The New Level) joining AEW led to fans wondering what former teammate Big E thinks about it. WWE lowballed Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed (formerly Xavier Woods) to take a pay cut, and they opted to leave for a fresh start in AEW. Big E remains […] The post Big E Comments On New Day Teammates Leaving WWE For AEW appeared first on HEAVY.
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