Kofi Kingston Suffers Injury Casting Doubt On #1 Contender Match

Kofi Kingston has devoted his entire career to entertaining fans, and he saw a tremendous run with the New Day as well. Now, the former WWE Champion is on the shelf with an injury.

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Bryan Alvarez noted behind his paid Twitter subscription feed that Kofi Kingston is injured. He did not provide any further updates at this time.

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are coming off a short run as NXT Tag Team Champions. During their time on the NXT brand, they were able to work with some stellar up-and-coming tag teams. He was just getting positioned back into things on the road to WrestleMania, but this might hold up plans.

Kofi Kingston was involved in a segment on SmackDown this week with Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Karrion Kross, and LA Knight. That will all lead to a 5-way match to determine GUNTHER’s #1 contender for the IC Title.

We don’t have any more details on the severity of Kofi Kingston’s injury, but if it’s serious, then he would likely have to be replaced in the match on SmackDown next Friday.

Kofi Kingston was getting ready for WrestleMania, this injury might affect his plans. Kofi was involved in a segment on SmackDown this week, leading to a 5-way match to determine GUNTHER’s #1 contender for the IC Title. However, the severity of the injury is unknown, and if it is significant, he may have to be replaced in the match. Fans hope that Kofi Kingston recovers soon and gets back to entertaining them in the ring.

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