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Kofi confirms AEW signing to face Young Bucks and Kenny Omega

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Kofi confirms AEW signing to face Young Bucks and Kenny Omega
Summary

Kofi Kingston revealed that he and Austin Creed joined AEW primarily to compete against the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. In a recent appearance on "The Mick and Kenny Show," he discussed a previous encounter with The Elite while both teams were in WWE. Currently, Kofi and Creed are engaged in a feud with Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Trios Championships. Their rivalry may progress towards a Texas Death Match, but the potential matchup against the Young Bucks remains a significant motivation for their AEW tenure.

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  • •Kofi and Creed aim for a rivalry with the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega.
  • •They are currently competing for the AEW World Trios Championships.
  • •Kofi mentioned their previous interaction with The Elite while still in WWE.
  • •A potential Texas Death Match could be in their immediate future.
  • •Kofi noted the excitement of nearing a match with the Young Bucks.
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  • 8:14 PMWrestling Inc — Kofi Confirms The 'Main Reason' He & Austin Creed Signed With AEW
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Kofi confirms the "main reason" he and New Level tag team partner Austin Creed signed with AEW was to take on Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks of The Elite

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