As previously reported, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have left WWE. They departed the company at the beginning of the month by mutual agreement after they were asked to accept a pay cut due to a restructuring of their contracts.
Sean Ross Sapp confirmed in response to a fan question in the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers Q&A that, as expected, Kingston and Woods are subject to the typical 90-day waiting period that most main roster talent have in their contracts. It’s important to note that these are not “non-compete clauses” as they are often understood. The two wrestlers are still technically under contract and continue to receive their original salary during this waiting period.
During this time, talent can likely communicate with other companies, and there is no real contract tampering involved since there is no union or players’ association. Given the 90-day waiting period, Kingston and Woods will become free agents around the weekend of August 1st and 2nd.
