Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Mutually Part Ways With WWE

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Mutually Part Ways With WWE

From The Ringer Wrestling Show by The Ringer

May 4, 2026 · 1h 17m

About this episode

David and Kaz discuss the mutual parting of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods from WWE and various related topics in wrestling.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which sports team would you like to see Danhausen un-curse next (0:06)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who have mutually parted ways with WWE (4:52). Then, they discuss the following: Getting Kofi Kingston ready for the main event (12:39) What’s next for the New Day (17:33)? Did WWE drop the ball with the New Day (23:17)? The meaning of restructuring a contract (30:41) Is WWE worried about the competition (37:43)? Roman Reigns won’t work TV shows in June (45:45) Jacy Jayne defeats Charlotte Flair (56:18) Is the Bloodline running WWE again (60:17)? Who will have the biggest post-WWE career (68:51)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide

Topics covered

  • Kofi Kingston
  • Xavier Woods
  • WWE
  • New Day
  • contract restructuring
  • Roman Reigns
  • Bloodline

Keywords

  • Kofi Kingston
  • Xavier Woods
  • WWE
  • New Day
  • Roman Reigns
  • Bloodline
  • contract
  • Jacy Jayne
  • Charlotte Flair

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE, New Day, Bloodline

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