Former WWE Champion breaks silence after suffering heartbreaking loss on Raw

The New Day member Kofi Kingston lost the Viking Rules match against Ivar on the latest episode of Monday Night Raw.

Former WWE Champion breaks silence after suffering heartbreaking loss on Raw

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Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston is one of the most influential veterans on the WWE roster. He has been a regular in the company for almost 15 years now. However, Kingston is on a poor run. On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, the 41-year-old lost his match against Ivar of the Viking Raiders.

Following the match against Ivar, Kofi wrote “Welp…” on X, showing his disappointment. Kingston faced Ivar in a Viking Rules match with Xavier Woods on the ringside. The match was pure carnage, as both men delivered a great performance. Additionally, Ivar also showed a lot of potential to become one of the top stars in WWE. Despite being a large man, he showed amazing high-flying abilities, which impressed the fans.

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Eric of the Viking Raiders sustained an injury recently, sidelining him for an extended period. Consequently, Ivar and Valhalla have stepped up to maintain the group’s presence on television. Despite their previous lackluster portrayal on the main roster, Ivar’s steady performances on Raw could help elevate the group’s status and resonate with fans in the near future.

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Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have played a significant role in maintaining the relevance of the Viking Raiders. With their reputation for elevating other talent, particularly during their decade-long tenure as a tag team, Kofi’s loss hasn’t diminished his importance on the roster. Considering Kofi’s illustrious career, it wouldn’t be surprising if he eventually earned a place in the Hall of Fame.

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Lookback at the former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston’s career

Kofi Kingston signed with WWE in 2006, which is unbelievable looking at the level of performance he puts in every week, even in 2023. After a few months in the developmental promotions, Kingston jumped to the ECW brand of WWE in 2007. Raw drafted him in 2008, where he first faced Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship.

Kofi Kingston along with the New Day
Kofi Kingston along with the New Day (via WWE)

Kingston won his first Tag Team Championship with CM Punk. Following that, he feuded with the likes of Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, and many others. This brought him into the spotlight on the main roster, thus beginning a run that has been going on to this day.

The 42-year-old has won all the championships in the company in 17 years. His most memorable victory came at WrestleMania 35, where he defeated Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship. Since aligning himself with the New Day, Kofi has found a resurgence in his career as a tag team performer.

The trio has won the tag titles multiple times and has held them under the Freebird rule. Under this rule, any two out of the three men are allowed to defend the titles. Therefore, Kingston is rightfully one of the most respected performers on the WWE roster at the moment.

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