{"id":241866,"date":"2026-05-05T10:12:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/big-e-charlotte-flair-seth-rollins-others-react-to-xavier-woods-confirming-his-wwe-exit-after-16-years\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:12:47","slug":"big-e-charlotte-flair-seth-rollins-others-react-to-xavier-woods-confirming-his-wwe-exit-after-16-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/big-e-charlotte-flair-seth-rollins-others-react-to-xavier-woods-confirming-his-wwe-exit-after-16-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Big E, Charlotte Flair, Seth Rollins &#038; others react to Xavier Woods confirming his WWE exit after 16 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5163371\" data-slug-id=\"2777793\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The New Day&#8217;s Xavier Woods and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/kofi-kingston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Kofi Kingston<\/a> shockingly departed WWE on May 2, 2026. It marked the end of a highly successful 12-year run for the faction in the Stamford-based company.<\/p>\n<p>Recent reports indicated that WWE and The New Day mutually parted ways. The two parties reached the decision after Woods and Kingston allegedly refused to restructure their deals and take pay cuts. The duo&#8217;s exit caught the wrestling world off guard because many believed they were WWE lifers.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Xavier Woods recently broke his silence on his departure. He reflected on his 16-year tenure with the company and thanked several people for supporting him in his career. Going by his message, Woods seemed confident heading into a new chapter of his professional life.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Woods&#8217; heartfelt post received reactions from several WWE Superstars and pro wrestling personalities. Bayley, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/charlotte-flair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Charlotte Flair<\/a>, Matt Cardona, Big E, Renee Paquette, The Miz, and Natalya, among others, commented on the 39-year-old&#8217;s post. You can view stars&#8217; reactions to Woods confirming his exit below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1599\" height=\"899\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Image via Instagram\/@austincreedwins\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ecd73-17779651896657-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201599%20899%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Image via Instagram\/@austincreedwins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sheamus, IYO SKY, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill, among others, liked the former tag team champion&#8217;s farewell message.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Image via Instagram\/@austincreedwins\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1599\" height=\"899\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Image via Instagram\/@austincreedwins\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/05\/ee901-17779652820847-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201599%20899%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Image via Instagram\/@austincreedwins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Xavier Woods won several championships in the sports entertainment juggernaut, including the RAW, SmackDown, and NXT Tag Team Titles. In 2021, he reigned supreme in the prestigious King of the Ring Tournament. Last year at WrestleMania 41, Woods and Kingston captured the World Tag Team Championship, marking their final title run with the company.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Kofi Kingston also confirmed his WWE exit with an emotional message<\/h2>\n<p>After WrestleMania 42, WWE released more than 20 superstars. Fan-favorite wrestlers like Aleister Black, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/team\/wyatt-sicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">The Wyatt Sicks<\/a>, and Kairi Sane, among others, were let go by the company. However, The New Day&#8217;s situation was different, as their exit was reportedly a mutual decision.<\/p>\n<p>Kofi Kingston recently confirmed the end of his illustrious 18-year run with the global juggernaut. He looked back on his memorable journey with the promotion and thanked his supporters. Kingston also asked his followers never to underestimate their worth.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Do your best to live a life without regrets, control what you can control, always give it your all, and fight hard for what you believe in. Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth,&#8221; an excerpt from Kingston&#8217;s farewell message read.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The New Day was among the most decorated and experienced teams in World Wrestling Entertainment. 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