Swerve Strickland Calls Kofi Kingston “One of the Top Five” and Hails Him as a Role Model

Swerve Strickland praised Kofi Kingston as “one of the top five greatest” performers and lauded him as the perfect type of role model after Kingston and Xavier Woods departed WWE following the company’s attempt to restructure their deals. The exit of two members of The New Day has prompted an outpouring of support from peers across the industry, with many wrestlers sharing personal stories about Kofi’s influence.

Strickland emphasized Kofi’s longevity, in-ring creativity and positive example for younger talent, underscoring how Kingston’s career has earned universal respect in the locker room. His remarks add to the chorus acknowledging The New Day’s legacy and the widespread admiration for Kingston’s contributions to wrestling and mentorship.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/swerve-strickland-kofi-kingston-is-one-of-the-top-five-greatest-to-ever-do-it-hes-the-perfect-type-of-role-model.