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The New Level debut and AEW World Trios title pursuit

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The New Level debut and title defense in AEW World Trios title pursuit

Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, performing as ‘The New Level’, made a surprise debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at the All In event in Wembley Stadium. To maintain secrecy, the duo reportedly used disguises and stayed in a hotel away from the venue to avoid detection by fans. During the event, the detection. The pair teamed with Swerve Strickland to win the AEW World Trios Championship, emerging as the sole survivors in a Trios Roulette Royale match. Following their victory, Ricochet and his group, The Demand, criticized the newcomers, with Ricochet dismissing them newcomers as ‘rookies’ who upstaged established talent. AEW President Tony Khan noted the signing resulted from rapid negotiations after the duo became free agents. In discussions regarding During their transition from WWE, it was reported that reports indicated the duo faced a contract renegotiation request negotiations involving a significant pay cut exceeding 50%, cut, though Kingston noted the decision was driven by pursuing professional dreams and a desire to compete in a division that appreciates their wrestling style. In an interview on ‘Close Up with Renee Paquette’, the duo reflected on their alliance with Swerve Strickland. Austin Creed noted Strickland, noting the contrast between their hyper-positive personalities and Strickland’s aggressive character, while Kingston praised Strickland’s professional development. Reports indicate that the tag team FTR, consisting of Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, were instrumental in advocating for the signing of The New Level to bolster the company’s tag team division. At the All Out event in Chicago, The New Level and Swerve Strickland character. After successfully completed completing their fourth title defense. They defeated the team of defense against Hangman Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) in at All Out, The New Level’s championship reign ended at AEW WrestleDream on October 17, 2026. In a chaotic match defined by personal rivalries between Strickland Two-Out-of-Three Falls match, Page, King, and Page. The champions secured Bandido defeated Strickland, Kingston, and Creed. Following the win after loss, Strickland countered a 21-Plex attempt expressed frustration by Bandido with his ‘Big Pressure’ maneuver. dropping the championship belt on the ring canvas and walking away. A rematch between the two teams has been announced for the upcoming Full Gear event, though Hangman Page declined Strickland’s request to have the match contested under a Texas Death Match stipulation.

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