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MVP tried to drive a wedge between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods on the latest episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. Bobby Lashley's cunning manager insinuated that Kingston was better off as a singles competitor.
The Dreadlocked Dynamo briefly entered the WWE Championship picture last month by pinning The All Mighty. But he later lost to Drew McIntyre in a Number One Contender's Match.
The run-ins with Lashley and McIntyre were the closest that Kingston has gotten to the WWE Championship since October 2019. Back then, Brock Lesnar squashed the fan-favorite in eleven seconds to end Kingston's magical run at the top. The veteran of the New Day then moved back to the tag team division, and he arguably still hasn't recovered from that defeat.
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As incredible as the New Day has been as a stable, it is time for the group to disband. The best way to do so would be to have Kofi Kingston betray Xavier Woods and align with MVP.
Here are five reasons why Kofi Kingston should join the Hurt Business.
#5 Kofi Kingston is the perfect member to disband the New Day
The New Day is one of the greatest tag teams of all time. The dynamic trio has won the Tag Team Championships a record-setting eleven times. For almost seven years, the faction dominated the tag team division and defeated top-caliber duos like The Usos and Dudley Boyz.
But all good things must come to an end, and it is time for one of WWE's most popular teams to disband. In all honesty, the team was never the same after Big E started his solo run. Kingston and Woods continued working together as a pair, but their act became somewhat tedious.
Even though fans love each member of the New Day, the faction has been on top for too long. Their popularity and dominance has grown at the expense of other teams. For example, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura were doing well when they won the SmackDown Tag Team Championships in July 2020. But the New Day took the titles back a few months later.
Likewise, the duo received a mixed response when they won the RAW Tag Team Championships in March.
Kofi Kingston should be the one to stab Woods in the back and end the New Day. After all, he has a personal motive: MVP is interested in Kingston because he sees potential in the former champion as a singles competitor.
Because Big E is not around anymore, it would be difficult for Kingston to win the gold and fulfill his commitment as a tag partner. Therefore, he needs to break free by betraying Woods and focusing on his singles career.
#4 The WWE Universe hasn't seen the dark side of Kofi Kingston yet
Kofi Kingston is an amiable, high-spirited, and resilient star on television, and he embodies the power of positivity. His character is a way of life for him, and dating back to his debut in 2008, Kingston has gained a reputation for being a genuine fan-favorite.
Most fans may recall that Kofi Kingston briefly became a heel in 2015. Along with Xavier Woods and Big E, the veteran cheated his way out of matches and behaved like a coward. Still, the trio upheld its value of optimism. Their preposterousness and enthusiasm entertained the WWE Universe, so it was hard to boo them.
Eventually, the New Day became a popular act, and they turned face in early 2016. Together, these three stars were top merchandise sellers during the peak of their popularity.
Even before the dawn of the New Day, Kingston was a lovable, respectable character. But after he was repeatedly the opportunities he deserved, an immeasurable amount of frustration and fury must have built up inside him. Clearly, his perpetual optimism and patience haven't produced a lot of in-ring success lately.
Kingston could easily follow the path that took Seth Rollins to stardom. He turned his back on Roman Reigns and Jon Moxley, formerly known as Dean Ambrose, in June 2014. The Architect's WWE career took off from that moment, as he became one of the company's premier stars.
A selfish, deplorable, and evil version of Kofi Kingston is something fans haven't seen yet. As history suggests, Kingston could greatly benefit from a heel turn.
#3 The Hurt Business can elevate Kofi Kingston to great heights
As one of the most consistent and talented wrestlers in WWE, Kofi Kingston deserves to be at the top of the mountain. An honorable man like him would want to take the long route, but the Hurt Business provides a shorter, guaranteed path to the summit.
Kofi Kingston could benefit from the Hurt Business the same way the reigning WWE Champion has. Before he aligned with MVP, Bobby Lashley was in an odd alliance with Lana that was going nowhere. Breaking off all ties with his on-screen wife and manager turned his career around.
Lashley went on to win the United States Championship three months later, and he held onto it for six months. The All Mighty then achieved his dream of winning the WWE Championship. Clearly, the Hurt Business took Lashley to new heights.
Cedric Alexander was treading water on the main roster when MVP singled him out as a potential member of this dominant faction. Alexander was reluctant, but he gave in to the former US Champion's offer. In doing so, the former Cruiserweight Champion became relevant again. Alexander received more attention and screen-time than ever before as part of the Hurt Business.
Likewise, Shelton Benjamin had become just another guy on the main roster. However, the Hurt Business breathed life into his character, and he won the RAW Tag Team Championships with Alexander.
Lashley kicked out Alexander and Benjamin from the faction a few weeks before WrestleMania. While both men quickly lost steam, they would have remained relevant as members of the Hurt Business.
Kofi Kingston's status on RAW would certainly receive a boost by joining Lashley and MVP. The Hurt Business brought the best out of its members, and it could do the same for Kingston.
Although he might have to use questionable tactics, Kofi Kingston will get his career back on track as a loyal member of the Hurt Business.
#2 Kofi Kingston can freshen up the main event scene on RAW
When Kofi Kingston pinned Bobby Lashley on the night after WrestleMania Backlash, most fans were pleased with the outcome. They wanted the Dreadlocked Dynamo back in the main event scene, which had become fairly stale. Right away, fans started rooting for KofiMania: Part Two.
But Kingston moved back out of contention after his loss to Drew McIntyre. Lashley and McIntyre have dominated the main event scene with their stale WWE Championship program for the past four months. Their matches have been spectacular, but fans lost interest in the feud a while ago.
As long as Lashley is WWE Champion, his allies will play prominent roles. Given his impressive dominance, the All Mighty should remain champion for a long time. Therefore, Kingston would gain a significant position on WWE RAW by joining the Hurt Business.
Kofi Kingston would add a new dimension to the WWE Championship picture, as he could become a focal point in the upper-card. He can also single-handedly breathe new life into the main event picture.
By virtue of their alliance, Lashley's opponents will not only be facing him, but they'd have to deal with Kingston, too. This pattern was evident during The All Mighty's United States Championship reign. Shelton Benjamin, MVP, and Cedric Alexander were always at his side so they could tip the odds in his favor.
Roman Reigns is another example, as he made Jey Uso a featured player on WWE SmackDown. The current WWE Champion could do the same thing for Kofi Kingston.
#1 By joining the Hurt Business, Kofi Kingston can open up endless possibilities
By joining the Hurt Business, Kofi Kingston's dramatic character change and the subsequent alliance could open up countless intriguing possibilities.
To align with Bobby Lashley and MVP, Kingston would need to stab Xavier Woods in the back. This shocking betrayal would lead to an emotional rivalry between Kingston and Woods. Their feud would probably be similar to Seth Rollins' rivalry with Dean Ambrose in the summer of 2014.
Although he is on SmackDown, adding Big E to the mix could further complicate the rivalry by adding even more heat to it. It would also be interesting to see which side the powerhouse takes, as he has close ties with both men.
Elsewhere, Drew McIntyre prevented Kofi Kingston from challenging for the WWE Championship. The two stars shook hands after the match, but with a new attitude, Kingston could seek revenge on the Scottish Warrior.
Lastly, joining the Hurt Business would bring Kingston closer to the WWE Championship. The multi-time Intercontinental Champion never received his rematch after he lost the top prize to Lesnar. In theory, there is a decent possibility that he could dethrone Lashley to become WWE Champion. MVP may grant him an opportunity as an incentive, or he could betray his friends to win the title.
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