AEW talent quickly reacted after news broke that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods parted ways with WWE, with several high-profile names posting messages that appeared to reference the former New Day members.
The reaction came within hours of the report that Kingston and Woods declined restructured contract terms under TKO Group Holdings and were granted their releases, according to Bryan Alvarez.
AEW Reactions to New Day Departure
Among the first to respond was MJF, who posted a familiar phrase on Instagram Stories.
“It’s a new day…. yes it is.”
Cash Wheeler followed with his own message on X.
“Cot damn It’s a new day Cot damn”
Renee Paquette also shared a throwback photo featuring herself with The New Day during her time in WWE, while Ricochet added a more personal touch with a gaming reference.
“Gonna be able to kick their ass in @Tekken again. It is indeed a New Day. 👌🏽 #Ahaa”
Wheeler’s message carries added context given his history with The New Day. He and Dax Harwood — then known as The Revival — faced the team multiple times in WWE during 2019.
That run included a SmackDown match where Big E and Kingston defeated The Revival to win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship in November of that year, followed by a rematch at the TLC pay-per-view in December.
While a potential Young Bucks vs. New Day match has long been discussed, FTR vs. New Day is another pairing that now becomes possible with both teams potentially working under the same promotion.
Dream Matches Now Back in Play
The timing of these reactions has fueled discussion about potential future matchups, particularly long-discussed dream bouts.
One of the most talked-about possibilities is The Young Bucks facing The New Day. Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson have referenced the matchup for years, dating back to public interactions involving both teams and Kenny Omega.
With Kingston and Woods no longer in WWE, the barrier that once prevented that match has been removed.
Another option includes a renewed rivalry with FTR, as Wheeler and Dax Harwood previously faced The New Day multiple times during their WWE run.
Despite the online reaction, there is no confirmation that Kingston and Woods will sign with AEW. Both are currently under 90-day non-compete clauses, which means they would not be able to appear for another promotion until early August.
For now, the situation remains speculative. However, the immediate response from AEW talent has already sparked conversation about what could come next once that window expires.
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