Legendary WWE tag team duo departs company in latest wave of cuts
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, members of the legendary WWE tag team the New Day, have reportedly left the company as part of a recent wave of releases. The duo, known for their multiple tag team championship reigns, were moved to the alumni section of WWE's website. Their departure follows Big E's injury and a shift in their on-screen storyline, including a heel turn after winning titles at WrestleMania 41.
- ▪Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have reportedly departed WWE as part of a recent round of talent releases.
- ▪The New Day, including Big E, were eight-time tag team champions, with Kingston and Woods winning the titles four times as a duo.
- ▪Kingston and Woods were moved to the alumni section of the WWE website, confirming their departure.
- ▪Kingston previously won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35 during the 'Kofi-Mania' era and held multiple singles titles.
- ▪Tonga Loa and JC Mateo were also reportedly released from WWE around the same time.
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WWE Legendary WWE tag team duo departs company in latest wave of cuts Kingston famously captured the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35 during the 'Kofi-Mania' era By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published May 3, 2026 9:44am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 3 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, the WWE tag team known as the New Day, reportedly departed the company on Saturday as part of the latest string of releases.
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