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The New Day's heel turn on WWE RAW, involving Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods turning against Big E, was planned for months. Originally, the storyline was to include Odyssey Jones, who would have been chosen over Big E, but Jones was pulled from WWE television, leading to changes in the storyline.
Kofi Kingston defended his and Xavier Woods' decision to oust Big E from the New Day during their 10-year anniversary on WWE Raw, despite backlash from fans and criticism from Big E's girlfriend. Kingston criticized fans for wanting him and Woods to split, emphasizing their long-standing brotherhood. He also accused Big E of selfishness for prioritizing his neck injury over the group, dismissing fan opinions and asserting that their decisions are based on their own understanding of the situation.
The New Day, a WWE trio consisting of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E, has celebrated a decade of success and influence in professional wrestling. Known for their positivity and connection with fans, they have achieved 12 WWE tag team title reigns and inspired many, particularly Black wrestling fans. Despite recent storyline tensions, their legacy as ambassadors of positivity and community engagement remains strong, with each member contributing to various projects beyond wrestling.
Six new WWE stars, including three tag teams, have been confirmed for the WrestleMania 40 card in a ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. The qualifying matches on WWE Raw saw DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano), R-Truth and The Miz (now known as 'Awesome Truth'), and New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods secure their spots in the match. The remaining two teams will be determined by a tournament on SmackDown, and the specific night of the ladder match at WrestleMania is yet to be confirmed.
Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston is confirmed for the Royal Rumble, John Cena hints at a retirement match in the UK, and The Rock issues a positive statement after becoming a board member of TKO Group Holdings, potentially leading to a more active role in WWE.
WWE has confirmed Kofi Kingston and Damian Priest for the Men's Royal Rumble, along with Ivy Nile for the Women's Royal Rumble. The event will feature surprise debuts and returns, with the winners earning a guaranteed title shot at WrestleMania 40. The card will also include title matches and has 11 confirmed competitors for the Men's Royal Rumble and six for the Women's Royal Rumble.