Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have released their first public statements following their departure from WWE, closing the chapter on a run that spanned more than a decade for both performers.
The duo, best known as part of The New Day alongside Big E, reportedly parted ways with WWE through a mutual decision with the company.
Kofi Kingston Reflects on His Career
Kingston, who signed with WWE in 2006, shared a lengthy message expressing gratitude for his journey and the people who supported him along the way.
“It’s taken me two full days to respond to all my texts. I hadn’t been on social media until today and I’m overwhelmed by all the messages here too. So much love.
“So I can’t help but to be filled completely with gratitude…
“My story has been nothing short of remarkable and I am truly blessed to have had such an illustrious, accolade-laden and, most importantly, fun-filled career. I made my childhood dream become the most wonderful reality.
“Throughout this journey, I’m so thankful to have been surrounded by great friends and to have built so many unbreakable connections with people that I’m very proud to call my family.
“Most people go through life without ever experiencing a love like I have for Woods and E. That bond alone would have made this whole experience worth it.
“There are far too many people to mention by name here, but to everyone who has ever supported me, guided me, helped me, taught me, cheered for me, praised me, stood up for me, and even rooted against me: Thank you. I appreciate you more than words can say.
“My main mission has always been a simple one: To provide a comfortable life filled with heartwarming memories for my family. And, largely in part to all of you, I can proudly say that I have achieved that goal and more.
“This wasn’t supposed to be a novel, so let me wind it down with some advice:
“Do your best to live a life without regrets, control what you can control, always give it your all, and fight hard for what you believe in.
“Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth.
“Find the courage to believe in yourself and fearlessly pursue your goals and dreams, because anything is possible.
“The kid that was too small, short, skinny, and scrawny was never supposed to make it in this land of giants…yet here we are.
“And so…
“…as the sun sets on one chapter, so too must it rise in another. Tomorrow is indeed…a New Day.”
Xavier Woods Shares Personal Goodbye
Woods, who joined WWE in 2010, also reflected on his time with the company and what it meant to him personally.
“For the past 16 years, WWE has been my home. It’s where I grew up, found myself, failed, learned, and got to live out things the younger version of me could only dream about.
“When I first walked into FCW, I just wanted a chance to prove I belonged and to bring something different to professional wrestling. That chance became a life full of moments I’ll carry with me forever — WrestleMania, championships, King of the Ring, arenas around the world, and the gift of connecting with all of you by being myself.
“The New Day gave me a bond with @TrueKofi and @WWEBigE that I’ll cherish for life. You believed in us, even when our ideas were wild, and because of that, we got to show people that being unapologetically yourself is a strength.
“UpUpDownDown became another piece of that same mission: a place for joy, friendship, and humanity. I’m so thankful to everyone, past and present, who helped build it brick by brick.
“To the locker room, producers, trainers, crew, camera teams, ring crew, everyone behind the scenes, and the props department – thank you. WWE has the most special and hardest working props department that youll ever find. Love you guys and none of this happens without you.
“And to everyone who has been part of this ride: thank you for believing in me. Thank you for letting me be Xavier Woods. Thank you for giving me the confidence… to walk away as Austin Creed.”
Legacy of The New Day
Together with Big E, Kingston and Woods formed one of the most successful factions in WWE history after debuting as The New Day in 2014. The group went on to win multiple tag team championships and became a defining act of their era.
Kingston’s career includes a WWE Championship victory, along with multiple Intercontinental, United States, and tag team title reigns. Woods is a multi-time tag team champion and a former King of the Ring winner.
Their departures mark the end of a long-running partnership in WWE, with both now entering the next phase of their careers.
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