Xavier Woods Says Goodbye To WWE After 16-Year Run Following Exit

Xavier Woods is officially closing the chapter on WWE — and he made it personal.

After news broke that he and Kofi Kingston are out of the company, Woods posted an emotional message saying goodbye to WWE and reflecting on everything the last 16 years meant to him. He made it clear this wasn’t just a job — it was his foundation.

“For the past 16 years, WWE has been my home. It’s where I grew up, found myself, failed, learned, and got to live out things the younger version of me could only dream about.”

Woods framed his entire journey as something bigger than wins and titles, focusing on what he built along the way — including The New Day.

“The New Day gave me a bond with @TrueKofi and @WWEBigE that I’ll cherish for life.”

He also took time to thank the people behind the scenes, making it clear how much those relationships meant to him. One line stood out more than anything — because it made it clear this wasn’t just a goodbye to WWE, but a step into something new.

“To the locker room, producers, trainers, crew, camera teams, ring crew… thank you.”

“Thank you for letting me be Xavier Woods. Thank you for giving me the confidence… to walk away as Austin Creed.”

That’s the message. After 16 years, Woods isn’t just leaving — he’s doing it on his terms, closing out his WWE run while stepping forward under his real identity. No drama. No shots. Just a goodbye.

Do you think this is the end of Xavier Woods in WWE for good, or could he return down the line? Let us know your thoughts.