Big E has weighed in on what could be next for his New Day brothers Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods following their WWE departures, and he does not believe either man is finished with wrestling.
Kingston and Woods exited WWE in May after declining a contract restructuring, bringing an end to the active run of one of the most decorated tag teams in company history. Speaking on the A2TheK Wrestling Show, Big E framed the moment as a major transition for the duo. “It is a big period of change for those two for sure. I think they both assumed their entire wrestling careers would be in WWE,” he said, noting that while Woods got his start in TNA and Kofi spent time on the independents, “I feel they both thought they’d retire in WWE.”
Big E pointed to the changing landscape as part of the business. “But there’s new ownership, things change, that’s the nature of the business,” he said. “It’s also not a forever job.”
Crucially, Big E made clear he expects to see Kingston and Woods back in action. “I don’t think those guys are retired. I don’t think they’re gonna put their boots away and be done, so I’m excited to see whatever is next,” he said. “We communicate a lot, I try not to pry, I let them tell me what they want to tell me.”
In the meantime, Big E said the pair is making the most of a rare break. He explained that with three children apiece, the time at home is valuable after years of a punishing schedule.
“When we first started we were doing five shows a week, and when you’re on top or even just a popular midcard act, even on those non-wrestling days, we were often on the road,” he said. “So those guys missed a lot of time with their families. I think they’re also enjoying the time at home right now during this 90 day period.”
Big E closed with a heartfelt reflection on what The New Day meant to him. “Those guys will be family forever. I think what we built, I can’t imagine a better partnership, I can’t imagine a more fun run,” he said. He added that the goal was always to leave something lasting behind. “I always wanted to be able to leave a stamp on the industry that was different and memorable, and I think we did that.”
For Big E, the trio’s chemistry was irreplaceable. “I couldn’t replace them with anyone,” he said. “You change one piece and the dynamic shifts so much, but we had so much fun, and that is what I am so grateful for.”
