MJF says Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed would be “incredible additions” to the AEW roster and made clear he wants to see them in the promotion as soon as they are legally able to appear.
Speaking to Ariel Helwani ahead of AEW Double Or Nothing, MJF was asked directly about the possibility of New Day coming to AEW.
“Yeah, absolutely. I don’t know what their contract situation is, but whenever they are legally allowed to come over, I think those are guys that would be incredible additions to the AEW roster. They are both crazy talented, massive stars, and guys who know their worth, which to me is the most impressive thing.”
MJF was the first AEW name to publicly react when New Day’s WWE departure was announced on May 2, with several others in the company also making reference to the duo leaving. Kingston and Creed confirmed their WWE exit on May 4 and will be going by Kofi and Austin Creed going forward.
Fightful Select has reported that every AEW source it spoke to about the duo is pushing the company to sign them, including some notable names within the promotion.