Kofi Kingston and the 'farewell' to WWE: 'They asked me to cut my salary...'
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Kofi Kingston and the 'farewell' to WWE: 'They asked me to cut my salary...'

Record2 September 2026 at 19:36

Kofi Kingston, a professional wrestler known for his career in WWE, publicly announced his farewell from the company. The wrestler revealed that WWE asked him to reduce his salary, which was one of the determining factors for his departure.

The popular wrestler decided to publicly clarify the situation, putting "everything straight" about the reasons that led to his goodbye to the wrestling company. Kingston's statements came at a time when many fans were questioning the reasons behind his departure.

Kingston was one of the most recognizable wrestlers in WWE, having held the WWE Championship and gained a significant fan base over the years. His departure represents another change in the company's roster.

The decision to accept or reject the salary cut appears to have been the crucial point in the negotiations between Kingston and WWE, resulting in the separation between both parties. The wrestler chose not to accept the conditions proposed by the company.

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