“WWE asked me to take a 100% pay cut” – Star comments on his release from the company

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With Kofi recently dropping the more than 50% pay cut bombshell, A. J. Francis also chimed in with his thoughts. The former Hit Row member worded his release as the global juggernaut asking him to take a 100% pay cut.

“Not to be a One-Upper but WWE asked me to take a 100% pay cut in September 2023. Except they didn’t ask” – he posted on X

Kofi addressed his WWE exit

Kofi Kingston was a part of WWE for nearly two decades. However, the star left the global juggernaut along with Xavier Woods (Austin Creed) a few months ago after refusing a restructured deal from the company.

The AEW star commented on his departure during a recent interview, noting that the pay cut offered to them was more than 50%. Kofi added that another reason he left the Stamford-based promotion was due to a lack of chances to show his creativity.

“It was more than 50%. More than a lot of people know. The compensation is a big part of it, for sure, but the bigger part is being able to go out and live your dream the way you want to live it and be appreciated for it. We took it all into consideration, and we knew this was the only path to take. It was scary at times with the uncertainty and everything, but sometimes you just have to go through it.” he revealed.

Kofi and Austin Creed made their AEW debut at All In, where they joined forces with Swerve Strickland to win the AEW World Trios title. The New Level was also in action on Dynamite last night.