New Day Expected To Have 90-Day Non-Compete After WWE Departure

The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) are expected to have a non-compete clause in their contract.

Earlier today, it was reported that The New Day has left WWE. This was an unexpected departure that surprised many sources within WWE. You can read more about it here.

Of note, our @FightfulSelect report confirms there is a wait period on The New Day’s release, expected to be the standard 90 days.

A lot more details regarding their exit are now available for Select subscribers. pic.twitter.com/5qTLBkdKGw

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 2, 2026

As with most releases, they’re expected to have a 90-day non-compete clause in their contract, according to Fightful Select.

They reported that “there is a wait period on The New Day’s release, expected to be the standard 90 days.” More details are available for subscribers at FightfulSelect.com.

Fans can read Fightful’s initial report on New Day’s departure by clicking here.