New details outline New Level’s long-term commitment
Summary
– Kofi and Austin Creed reportedly signed five-year AEW contracts
– Their partnership with Swerve Strickland was an early creative pitch
– Their recent Trios Championship loss reportedly followed the original plan
Kofi and Austin Creed reportedly committed to AEW for five years when they joined the company as New Level. The update provides a clearer picture of the agreements behind their move after years together in WWE.
The duo previously revealed that their contracts were finalized less than 24 hours before their All In debut. Despite that late signing, discussions about their presentation had already taken place, with teaming alongside Swerve Strickland among the earliest ideas.
Strickland reportedly played an important role in connecting the two sides. Tony Khan waited until Kofi and Creed were completely free of their WWE contractual obligations before speaking with them directly.
Their arrival brought immediate success. Kofi and Creed joined Strickland at Wembley Stadium and won the AEW World Trios Championship in their first match with the promotion.
The latest report also adds context to the end of that reign. Their championship run was reportedly never intended to last long, and the loss to Hangman Page, Brody King and Bandido at WrestleDream aligned with the original creative direction.
Another last-minute detail involved their entrance music. Clearance for “New Level” reportedly came together on the day of All In, with Sony’s approval needed to complete the licensing arrangement.
Kofi and Creed have also previously discussed the flexibility built into their AEW agreements, including opportunities to wrestle elsewhere.
The reported five-year terms suggest their move was intended as a substantial next chapter. Their first championship reign has ended, but the contracts would give New Level considerably more time to build on their opening months in AEW.
