Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods break their silence on shock WWE departure

Days after shocking the wrestling world with their departure from WWE, both Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods broke their silence to discuss their decision.

The two refused to restructure their existing WWE deals which was signed last year and this led to their release.

Kingston said that he was overwhelmed by the messages he received and can’t help but to be filled with gratitude.

He wrote that his story has been nothing short of remarkable and he’s blessed to have such a career. He thanked his friends and co-workers, who he’s very proud to call his family.

“Most people go through life without ever experiencing a love like I have for Woods and E. That bond alone would have made this whole experience worth it,” Kofi wrote.

Kofi noted that his mission was always to provide a comfortable life to his family filled with heartwarming memories. He achieved that, because of the fans, but had to give some advice.

“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,” he wrote. “Do not ever compromise or accept less than your due when it comes to your worth. Find the courage to believe in yourself and fearlessly pursue your goals and dreams, because anything is possible.

He finished by saying that as the sun sets on one chapter, it must rise in another and “tomorrow is indeed…a New Day.”

Xavier Woods reflected on his 16-year journey in WWE, calling it his home where he grew up and found himself.

“When I first walked into FCW, I just wanted a chance to prove I belonged and to bring something different to professional wrestling,” he wrote. “That chance became a life full of moments I’ll carry with me forever — WrestleMania, championships, King of the Ring, arenas around the world, and the gift of connecting with all of you by being myself.”

He said that the bond he has with Kofi and Big E is something that he’ll cherish forever and was also thankful to everyone who helped build his UpUpDownDown channel.

Woods thanked the whole locker room and staff who he worked with throughout the years and had an extra shoutout to the props department, who he called the hardest-working department you’ll ever find.

“And to everyone who has been part of this ride: thank you for believing in me. Thank you for letting me be Xavier Woods. Thank you for giving me the confidence… to walk away as Austin Creed,” he concluded.

Both men are under 90-day no-compete clauses and while they cannot work anywhere else during that time, they will continue getting paid by WWE until the expiration of those three months.