Kofi and Austin Creed join AEW following recent All In appearance
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Kofi and Austin Creed debuted in AEW at All In, receiving positive feedback from colleagues regarding their backstage conduct. Reports indicate that morale within the promotion remains high following the duo's arrival. Separately, WWE is planning for the potential return of Rhea Ripley at Wrestlepalooza in Perth on Dec. 12, though her participation in a match remains uncertain. Elsewhere, WWE is currently managing visa processes for AAA talent to facilitate future appearances in the United States. During the production of All In, talent were restricted on performance timing to ensure the main event between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay received its full allotted duration. Additionally, it was confirmed that Nigel McGuinness worked through a foot injury during the Continental Challenge Cup tournament by incorporating the issue into a storyline.
- •Kofi and Austin Creed debuted at the All In event.
- •Rhea Ripley is expected to appear at Wrestlepalooza on Dec. 12.
- •Nigel McGuinness performed in the Continental Challenge Cup despite a foot injury.
- •WWE is securing new work visas for AAA wrestlers.
- •AEW management restricted talent on timing at All In to protect the main event.
- 5:00 AMCageside Seats — Rumor Roundup (Sept. 1, 2026): New Level in AEW, Rhea Ripley return, All In timing, more!
"We’re all on a new level on this fine Tuesday, right? Rumors will get you there if not! Lead Rumor: The New Level in AEW Kofi & Austin Creed are the talk of the town after they debuted in AEW at All In, and how they were backstage is also being talked about in the aftermath of their big appearance. According to PW Insider, the word making the rounds is the two were an absolute delight to deal with and never once came across like they were above anyone. What’s more, they went out of their way to introduce themselves to everyone and quite a few folks were impressed by the duo and how they carried themselves. Pretty much the least surprising thing to hear of all time, right? Morale in AEW is great right now, it seems, and The New Level are only adding to that with quotes like “they are everything you always heard about, plus more” and “WWE’s loss is AEW’s gain” attached to the team. The future is bright indeed. Other rumors floating around WrestleVotes notes that WWE is hoping Rhea Ripley will be healthy in time for Wrestlepalooza on Dec. 12 in Perth but “she’ll be there whether she wrestles or not.” Per PW Insider, WWE is working to secure new work visas for AAA talents, trying to get out ahead of any issues for wrestlers they may want to use in the United States going forward. AEW had a really tight schedule for All In, says Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, and talent were told they would get heat for going over time because they wanted to make sure Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay got all their time in the main event. Fightful Select indicates Britt Baker didn’t arrive in London until Sunday morning and didn’t make it to Wembley Stadium until after call time. Her name was brought up multiple time over the couple years she was out, and overtures were even made about a return before All In but it’s unclear why nothing ever came to fruition. According to Bryan Alvarez, Nigel McGuinness legitimately suffered a foot injury in the Continental Challenge Cup tournament and they “turned it into a storyline to get through to Wembley.” Got any to share yourself or just want to yak about these? You know where to do it.
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