Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods mutually depart WWE

8 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 2

The exits come less than a year after extensions reportedly running into 2030, with a 90-day wait period before either can appear elsewhere under new personas.
Fightful said TKO ordered WWE to cut millions from payroll, and both former New Day stars, who reportedly earned well into seven figures, are expected to draw immediate outside interest.
Their departure adds to more than two dozen recent WWE exits, including JC Mateo and Tonga Loa, and has fuelled industry shock over the loss of two of modern wrestling's most decorated tag-team performers.

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