AEW is reportedly discussing creative plans for the New Day.
The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods announced their departure from WWE in May 2026 after a lengthy tenure with the company. The duo reportedly decided to leave after the promotion asked them to take a significant pay cut.
Amid speculations about the legendary tag team signing with All Elite Wrestling, Ibou noted on the Self Made Sessions podcast that AEW is already discussing creative plans for the New Day before they officially sign with the promotion.
“I do know that there have been a lot of pitches for the incoming teams and how to implement them… What I know for a fact is that the New Day, in particular, are not only expected to come to AEW, but there have already been creative discussions as to what to do with them once they get to AEW. So, that’s something that I can tell you for certain,” he said.
The new development comes after Fightful Select reported back in May that almost every AEW source they spoke to supported signing the New Day to the promotion.
MJF isn’t surprised the New Day chose to leave WWE
During his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, former AEW World Champion MJF noted that the New Day would be excellent additions to the AEW roster. He had high praise for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, saying they knew their worth well enough to walk away from WWE rather than take a pay cut.
“Whenever they are legally allowed to come over, I think that those are guys that would be incredible additions to the AEW roster. They’re both crazy talented, they’re both massive stars, and they’re both guys that know their worth, which to me is the most impressive thing,” MJF said about the New Day.
“No [he wasn’t surprised they left WWE] because if you’re gonna tell guys that they have to take a pay cut, if they know their worth, they’re gonna say no.”
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