WWE Is Changed Forever After Stunning Departures — And It’s Not Going Back
The New Day, consisting of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, has departed WWE after nearly two decades, marking a significant shift in the company's direction. While their exit was voluntary, it reflects WWE's broader strategy under parent company TKO to restructure contracts and prioritize younger, developing talent. This transition signals a faster-paced, youth-focused era, potentially at the expense of long-standing veteran acts.
- ▪The New Day, a legendary tag team, is leaving WWE after a nearly 20-year tenure.
- ▪Kofi Kingston was a mainstay on WWE television and won a world championship at WrestleMania 35.
- ▪WWE's parent company TKO is restructuring contracts to make room for younger, cheaper talent.
- ▪Acts like Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Jacy Jayne are being elevated as part of WWE's new direction.
- ▪Longtime performers not evolving or on large contracts are being phased out despite their past contributions.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.On Saturday, it was announced that one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history, The New Day of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, would be leaving the WWE.Kingston, in particular, had been on WWE television for almost two straight decades, winning every title imaginable in the company and even winning a world championship at WrestleMania 35.While neither was fired, multiple reports state that TKO, WWE's umbrella company, sought to restructure its large-scale contracts, and the two decided to depart instead.And although it was their own choice, it is another sign that the WWE has changed forever.
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