Released WWE Star Says He’s Enjoying First Full Break in 22 Years

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Former WWE star Xavier Woods, who also goes by the name Austin Creed, is enjoying his first full break from professional wrestling in 22 years.Woods, who enjoyed a 16-year run with WWE, was released by the company in May 2026 alongside his longtime New Day teammate Kofi Kingston. Their departures came after both reportedly turned down proposed salary changes to their contracts, bringing an end to one of WWE’s most successful tag teams.Now using his old independent wrestli