The New Day Wins 12th Tag Team Championship After Defeating The War Raiders
Twelve times. That’s how many times The New Day has now held tag team gold—placing them in the upper echelon of WWE’s greatest tag teams. But this time, it hits different. At WrestleMania 41, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods reclaimed championship glory, defeating the monstrous War Raiders in a gritty, hard-hitting match that pushed both teams to the limit.
More than just another title reign, this one marked a new era for The New Day. Ruthless. Calculated. No longer about unicorns and pancakes.
And for the first time ever—it’s a reign without Big E.
From Positivity to Pain: The Turn That Shook the WWE Universe
Once the embodiment of joy and camaraderie, The New Day shocked the world months ago when they turned on longtime brother-in-arms Big E. It was a betrayal no one saw coming and one that fractured one of the most beloved factions in WWE history.
Since then, Kofi and Woods have reinvented themselves—dropping the smiles for cold determination. Their promos have been darker, their matches more vicious, and their intent unmistakable: reclaim dominance at any cost.
WrestleMania 41: A War Against The War Raiders
Facing off against the powerful, unrelenting War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) was no easy task. The match was a chaotic blend of speed versus strength, with Kofi’s aerial assault and Woods’ agility tested against the raw brutality of their Viking opponents.
But in the final moments, it was The New Day’s experience, teamwork, and newfound aggression that prevailed. A Trouble in Paradise followed by Woods’ Limit Break elbow sealed the deal.
The crowd was stunned—not because they won, but because of how they won. Cold. Efficient. Unapologetic.
A New Day… Without Big E
As they held the titles high, the crowd’s reaction was split—cheers for their in-ring excellence, boos for their betrayal. But make no mistake, Kofi and Woods didn’t care.
“We did this on our own,” Woods said post-match. “No more dead weight. No more holding back.”
The jab at Big E was clear—and cruel.
Legacy Cemented or Legacy Lost?
With their 12th title reign, The New Day is now just one step behind tying the all-time WWE tag team title record. But at what cost?
They’ve turned their backs on everything that once made them fan favorites. Is this the evolution of greatness—or the unraveling of a legacy?
Either way, The New Day isn’t looking back. And the rest of the tag team division better take notice—because they’re not playing nice anymore.
