WWE Sources Shocked By New Day’s Departure, Many AEW Names Already Pushing To Get Them Signed

More details regarding The New Day’s WWE departure.

Recently, Fightful Select and Bodyslam reported that The New Day has parted ways with WWE.

Fightful Select now has more information regarding Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods’ exit from WWE. They report that “WWE sources were shocked by the departure of the New Day, with many sources assuming they’d be WWE lifers, especially Kofi Kingston.”

Additionally, many major AEW names are pushing to bring them into the company. More details about their ring names, contract, and release papers are available for subscribers at FightfulSelect.com.

WWE sources were shocked by the departure of the New Day, with many sources assuming they'd be WWE lifers, especially Kofi Kingston.

In very unsurprising news, major AEW names are already pushing for them to get signed by the company.

A lot more details on ring-name usage,… pic.twitter.com/vNQ5QH0Z83

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 2, 2026

Fans can read more about The New Day’s departure here.