The wrestling world was hit with a seismic shock this weekend as the legendary WWE run of The New Day—Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods—came to an unexpected end. After 12 unforgettable years, one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history has officially parted ways with the company.
For over a decade, Kingston and Woods, alongside Big E, dominated the tag team division, winning 12 sets of tag team gold. Their historic 483-day reign as champions still stands as a record, and both Kingston and Big E even captured world championships during their incredible run. But according to reports from Fightful and BodySlam.net, both Kingston and Woods "mutually decided to part ways with WWE," suggesting they may have requested their releases rather than waiting for their contracts to expire.
In recent years, the duo had struggled to maintain the same level of relevance. Aside from a brief heel turn and their 12th title run last year, the team had been in a creative lull. The move makes sense for both sides: Kingston and Woods gain the freedom to explore new opportunities, while WWE continues its rumored shift toward a younger roster.
But here's where things get truly exciting for wrestling fans. With both men now free agents, a dream match that has been whispered about for years is suddenly a very real possibility: The New Day vs. The Young Bucks.
Long before AEW existed and when The Young Bucks were still making waves in NJPW, both teams shared a public bond over their love for video games and pop culture. Yet, because they were in rival promotions, a match never materialized—outside of rumors that the Bucks might one day join WWE. Now, the landscape has shifted dramatically.
While reports suggest AEW President Tony Khan has recently preferred not to sign former WWE stars, it would be shocking if he passed on this opportunity. Bringing in a former WWE champion and one of the greatest tag teams of all time to set up a massive dream match against The Young Bucks is the kind of booking that gets fans talking. For a diehard wrestling enthusiast like Khan, this is too tempting to resist.
The stage is set. The possibility of New Day vs. Young Bucks is no longer just a fantasy—it's a looming reality that could redefine tag team wrestling all over again.