Kofi and Austin Creed debut in AEW, join Swerve Strickland as trios champions at All In
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Join AEW, Win Trios Titles at All In
London, England – In a spectacle that lit up Wembley Stadium, former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods entered All Elite Wrestling’s biggest show of the year, the 2024 “All In,” under the new moniker The New Level. Together with Swerve Strickland, they captured the AEW World Trios Championship in a chaotic, multi‑team match that set the tone for a night of record‑breaking action.
The event kicked off with a high‑octane “Buy‑In” segment featuring seven teams vying for the trios title. The bout spilled into the main card’s opening minutes, as competitors cycled in and out of the ring. After a handful of minutes of back‑and‑forth, the match reached its decisive phase when wildcard entrants were announced.
The first to appear from the back of the arena was Strickland, who immediately roused the crowd with a flurry of high‑energy maneuvers. The arena’s energy peaked when the music for two new wrestlers rang out. Kofi Kingston—known to fans as the “Doctor of Pain”—and Xavier Woods—formerly “The Big Daddy” in WWE—made a triumphant entrance as a tag team. Their arrival was the latest headline signing for AEW, and it sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, as both had enjoyed multi‑championship reigns in WWE’s tag‑team division.
In the title match, the reigning champions Adam Page, Bandido, and Brody King held out for as long as possible before being forced out of the ring and eliminated. Other notable teams—Kyle O’Reilly, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong; Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, and David Finlay; and Colten and Austin Gunn—were all taken down gradually as the contest progressed.
The climax of the bout came when the remaining competitors were Strickland, Kingston, Woods, Claudio Castagnoli, Pac, and Gabe Kidd. As the battle intensified, Kingston was on the brink of elimination, but his feet never touched the floor. Prince Nana’s timely interference helped keep Kingston in the ring and turned the tide. With that assistance, The New Level dismantled their remaining opponents and secured the AEW World Trios Championship.
Following the victory, owner Tony Khan confirmed the wrestlers’ official signing with AEW. The announcement marked a significant boost to the promotion’s tag‑team division, as both Kingston and Woods bring a wealth of experience and fan recognition to the ring.
All In also delivered a second title change within the first two hours, as Persephone defeated Maya World to capture the TBS Championship—another highlight that underscored the event’s historic status.
The night’s explosive matches, combined with the marquee signing of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, reaffirmed All In’s position as one of the most pivotal moments in professional wrestling this year.