Summary

Kevin Nash believes Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods made the right call in leaving WWE after reports that New Day were asked to restructure their deals. The former WWE and WCW champion addressed the situation on his podcast after the duo confirmed their departure two days after reports of the exit first surfaced.

Kingston had been with WWE since 2006, while Woods joined the company in 2010. Along with Big E, they formed New Day in 2014 and became one of the promotion's defining tag teams of the modern era.

The fallout around the split is still developing, especially after a report on New Day's reported 90-day non-compete added another layer to their exit.

Quote from Kevin Nash

Speaking on *Kliq This* when asked whether New Day made the right choice, Nash said:

"Absolutely. They made their choice. Both of those guys have been there 16-17 years. Slap in the face. Both of those guys are my friends."

What New Day's exit means for WWE

New Day's departure removes one of WWE's longest-running acts from the roster, and Nash's reaction adds another notable voice framing the move as a sign of frustration rather than a routine split. Because Kingston and Woods had been with the company for well over a decade, any contract dispute involving them is going to stand out more than a standard roster change.

For WWE, the larger consequence is perception. When a group with New Day's history exits under reported pay-cut and contract-restructure circumstances, it becomes part of the conversation around how veteran talent are valued.

Sources

Kevin Nash while speaking on the Kliq This podcast