Report: AEW Already Plotting Creative Plans for The New Day

AEW may not have Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods signed just yet, but according to a new update, the company is already mapping out how it would use The New Day once the pair becomes available.

Kingston and Woods announced their departure from WWE back in May 2026, with reports at the time indicating the two chose to walk rather than accept significant pay cuts on new contract offers. Since then, speculation about their next move has only intensified, with AEW widely viewed as the most likely landing spot.

On the Self Made Sessions podcast, Ibou said creative conversations about The New Day are further along than many fans might assume. “I do know that there have been a lot of pitches for the incoming teams and how to implement them… What I know for a fact is that the New Day, in particular, are not only expected to come to AEW, but there have already been creative discussions as to what to do with them once they get to AEW. So, that’s something that I can tell you for certain,” Ibou said.

That claim lines up with earlier reporting from Fightful Select back in May, which indicated that nearly every AEW source contacted was in favor of adding Kingston and Woods, viewing them as a significant boost to the tag division.

The buzz around the duo has also drawn public comments from other names in the industry. Former AEW World Champion MJF discussed the situation on The Ariel Helwani Show, praising both men and saying their exit from WWE made sense to him. “Whenever they are legally allowed to come over, I think that those are guys that would be incredible additions to the AEW roster. They’re both crazy talented, they’re both massive stars, and they’re both guys that know their worth, which to me is the most impressive thing,” MJF said. Asked if their departure surprised him, MJF added, “No because if you’re gonna tell guys that they have to take a pay cut, if they know their worth, they’re gonna say no.”

Neither Kingston nor Woods has publicly confirmed a new promotion, but the growing chorus of insider chatter and public support suggests AEW is positioning itself to welcome The New Day sooner rather than later.