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Austin Creed On Leaving WWE: That Relationship Was No Longer One We Felt We Needed To Be In

WWE stars Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston have left the company and debuted in AEW

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 02:59 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 02:59 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Sports Illustrated · NoDQ.com · Fightful · TheSportster · Yahoo Sports · Men's Journal.

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The brief

Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston, formerly of WWE, have joined AEW. The duo, now known as The New Level, made their debut at the All In event. The move comes after the pair expressed dissatisfaction with their relationship with WWE. The New Level's debut in AEW was marked by a championship win, signaling a significant shift in their careers.

The departure of Creed and Kingston from WWE follows a period of tension. Creed has publicly stated that the relationship with WWE was no longer one they felt they needed to be in. Kingston humorously referred to Creed by his WWE name during their AEW debut, underscoring the transition. The specifics of the split between WWE and The New Level are not fully detailed in coverage.

TheSportster and Men's Journal have focused on the implications of the move for AEW's strength over WWE. Yahoo Sports has covered the humorous exchange between Kingston and Creed. Sports Illustrated and NoDQ.com have provided differing perspectives on the reasons behind the departure. The exact terms of the split and the future plans for The New Level in AEW are not yet clear.

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Quick answers

Who are Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston?

Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston are professional wrestlers who recently left WWE to join AEW. They are now known as The New Level.

What is The New Level?

The New Level is the new tag team name for Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston in AEW. The trio includes Swerve Strickland.

Why did Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston leave WWE?

Austin Creed has stated that the relationship with WWE was no longer one they felt they needed to be in. Eric Bischoff has criticized the move, suggesting it was a "cheap way out."

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WWE AEW Austin Creed Kofi Kingston The New Level Professional Wrestling

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