Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston Reflect on Leaving WWE for AEW

Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston, formerly known as members of WWE's New Day, made their debut as New Level at AEW All In, where they won the trios championship in front of over 40,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Their departure from WWE came after they were asked to accept significant pay cuts, which they found surprising given their long tenure and achievements with the company.

The duo had been under new contracts for a year when WWE proposed a deal that included a pay cut of more than 50% and reduced roles. They expressed that the decision to leave was straightforward, despite the uncertainty it brought. Kofi emphasized the importance of focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on the past.

Creed reflected on the challenges they faced in their careers and the motivation to prove themselves in a new environment. Their connection to Big E, who is unable to wrestle due to injury, remains strong, and they shared their decision with him before leaving WWE. Their first match in AEW showcased their ambition to establish themselves as one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history.