Free agents reportedly confirmed for AEW All In debut, update on signing

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially signed popular former WWE talent ahead of the All In 2026 event. Coverage from Bleacher Report and Fox News confirms that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, previously known as The New Day, have made their debuts for the promotion. Now performing under the name New Level, Kingston and Woods have immediately entered the championship picture. According to reports from Fox News, they have joined Swerve Strickland to become trios champions. This debut marks a significant shift for the performers following their exit from WWE. Multiple outlets have focused on the scale and timing of these arrivals.

Metro.co.uk highlights that these wrestling legends left WWE after a tenure of 20 years to make a shock debut for a major rival. Yahoo Sports reports that the specific roles and the new name for the duo were revealed during the All In 2026 proceedings. Furthermore, Fightful provides additional context regarding the signings, noting that Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed are headed to AEW. The reporting across F4W/WON and Heavy.com emphasizes that these free agents were confirmed for their debuts as part of a larger signing update. The context of this move centers on the transition of established talent from the WWE ecosystem to AEW. The arrival of New Level represents a high-profile acquisition of veteran performers who spent two decades with the industry leader.

The immediate success of Kingston and Woods, who Bleacher Report notes won AEW titles during their debut, underscores the intended impact of their arrival. The inclusion of Swerve Strickland in their championship win indicates a strategic integration into the existing AEW roster and title structure. Future developments will likely center on the continued roles of New Level within AEW. Fightful has already reported comments from A$AP Ferg regarding the debut of the group. Observers will be monitoring how the trios championship reign unfolds with the addition of Kingston and Woods alongside Swerve Strickland. Coverage will also likely track the integration of Austin Creed into the promotion following the reports of his move to the company.