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John Cena's heel turn was one of the best in WWE's history, completely opposite to how his heel run turned out to be The New Day had a great leadup to

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 9

Latest Report Reveals The IInspiration's TNA Wrestling Contract Status

It's been a heavy news week when it comes to talent contracts. It's already been reported by various outlets that Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Santos Escobar have agreed to new long-term extensions with WWE, while Cedric Alexander will see his current deal with TNA Wrestling come to an end in the very near future.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 8

Former WWE Champion Reportedly Signed New Long-Term Deal Earlier This Year

One member of The New Day recently put pen to paper on a new contract with WWE. Now, it appears the other is following suit. It was reported this week that former WWE King of the Ring winner Xavier Woods had re-signed a new contract with WWE, keeping him around for the foreseeable future.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 7

Major Update On Recent Contract Negotiations Between WWE And Xavier Woods

Multi-time WWE Tag Team Champion and former King of the Ring winner, Xavier Woods, is largely regarded as a future WWE Hall of Famer. It's a near certainty that all three members of the New Day, meaning Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E (sorry Grayson Waller), will receive their rings one day.

Wrestling News / ESPN / October 5

Kofi Kingston biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar Kofi Kingston's life, legacy, and career titles.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

Have Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh Devalued the WWE World Tag Team Championship?

Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, of the Judgement Day, are the reigning WWE World Tag Team Champions. They defeated The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods on the June 30, 2025, episode of Raw to become champions.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 5

'Such a Shame' - Fans Agree Huge WWE RAW Heel Turn Has Been ‘Fumbled’

One of the biggest heel turns in recent WWE history took place last December on RAW when Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of the New Day betrayed Big E and booted him out of the group.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

Update on Kofi Kingston’s Health After Scary WWE Monday Night RAW Moment

The event that occurred on the September 29 episode of WWE RAW made fans feel concerned when Kofi Kingston sustained a hard knee to the head while fighting LA Knight.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 13

Kofi Kingston On What Is ‘Long Overdue’ For New Day’s Xavier Woods

Kofi Kingston has given a glowing verdict on Xavier Woods and explained what he feels his New Day brother deserves at this stage of his career. It seemed likely that the duo would go their separate ways last summer amid tension but they instead turned heel and booted Big E from the group.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 13

WWE Star Xavier Woods Shares Rather Graphic Post Surgery Photos

Xavier Woods was supposed to be in action Friday night at WWE x AAA Worlds Collide in Las Vegas, but that did not end up happening. He was set to team

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 24

Preview: WWE Raw (8/25/25) WWE Raw Birmingham

WWE Raw takes place in Birmingham, UK for the first time in 13 years. WWE Raw Birmingham is bound to be a star-studded affair. CM Punk, LA Knight, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, IYO SKY, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria and the Judgement Day all appeared in nearby Liverpool at the weekend.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 24

WWE World Tag Champion Kofi Kingston Sends Clear Message To Fans Who Want His Mustache Back

Kofi Kingston is still adjusting to life as one of WWE's top bad guys. After spending much of the past decade as one of the most beloved figures in all of professional wrestling, Kofi and Xavier Woods now find themselves enduring a daily barrage of negative comments.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 22

Rusev Returns To WWE During Raw After WrestleMania

Rusev makes surprise return on Raw after WrestleMania, attacking Alpha Academy. New Day and Alpha Academy clash before Rusev interrupts, destroying Otis.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 21

Exclusive: WrestleMania 41 Tag Title Win Meant A Lot To Kofi Kingston Because Of Heel Turn

Kofi Kingston has won tag team gold 12 times in WWE, most recently defeating The War Raiders at WrestleMania 41 on Saturday night. Kingston was prickly about the number 12 because he's really had 13 tag title runs in the company.

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Watch: The New Day returns to top of the mountain at WrestleMania 41

For the first time in over two years, The New Day has returned to the top of the men's tag team division.

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Wrestling News / FirstSportz / April 12

12-time Champion lashes out at WWE botching the advertisement of his WrestleMania 41 title match

On Friday afternoon, Raw GM Adam Pearce announced that The War Raiders will defend their World Tag Team Championships against The New Day at WrestleMania 41.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 4

DIMENSION 20: TITAN TAKEDOWN Is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Mixed with Wrestling

Professional wrestling mixed with Dungeons & Dragons?! We are definitely curious about how this combination will play out. Instead of fighting in the ring, the battle is on the board in this collaboration between World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Dimension 20 called Titan Takedown.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods – A Masterclass of Heel Work

On the December 2, 2024 episode of Monday Night Raw, The New Day celebrated its tenth anniversary as a faction. It was supposed to be a night of happiness.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 2

The New Day turn against Big E on WWE Raw

The New Day have turned on one of their own. During The New Day ten-year celebration on Raw, Big E made a surprise return, offering to manage Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods and help fix their problems until he’s medically cleared to return.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 29

Former WWE Champion breaks silence following heated argument with longtime tag team partner ahead of 10-year anniversary celebration

This week on Raw, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods engaged in an intense argument, with personal comments heightening the tension between the two stars. Since the segment, neither has commented further, but Kingston did share a response in honor of The New Day’s recent 10-year anniversary.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 19

Kofi Kingston hopes Big E is part of New Day’s 10th anniversary celebration

Kofi Kingston hopes Big E will be able to make an appearance during The New Day’s 10-year anniversary celebration. While there are not many details yet, WWE announced earlier this month that there will be a celebration for New Day’s 10th anniversary on an upcoming episode of Raw.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / July 31, 2024