How Big E feels about Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leaving WWE
On May 2nd 2026, it was reported that The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) mutually agreed to part ways with WWE. It was noted by Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline that the two men “were asked to restructure” their contracts, but they didn’t like the deals, so they were then granted their release.
While speaking to The A2theK Wrestling Show, Big E reacted to his former tag team partners leaving WWE…
“I think they both assumed that their entire wrestling careers would be in WWE. Woods started in TNA, and Kofi was on the indies for a little bit, but I think they both thought they’d retire in WWE.
But there’s new ownership. Things change. That’s the nature of the business. And it really is not a forever job. It’s not a job that you’re going to do forever and ever.
I think they thought they had a little bit more time in the company. I don’t think those guys are retired. I don’t think they’re going to put their boots away and be done.
So, I’m excited to see whatever’s next. We communicate a lot, and I try not to pry. I let them tell me what they want to tell me.”