Kofi

[9.0] "Kofi Kingston is an extremely underrated wrestler and one of the most consistent of the last 20 years no doubt. Kofi has done so much for WWE but his career is now reaching an exciting new peak as he is teaming up with Swerve in AEW. A former WWE champion as well as a workhorse for decades, Kingston deserved far more than taking a pay cut and I cannot wait to see how his AEW run develops."

[8.0] "Kofi is always a great wrestler who I think was given the belt about seven years too late in his career. However, thankfully they gave him the title thankfully. Kofimania was his biggest push of his career."

[9.0] "I love Kofi, he's a great wrestler who was also very solid in the ring. I will say his best run was in 2019 and was probably one of the best storylines of that year with Kofi-Mania, it was also the first storyline in WWE where I felt emotional. I'm still shocked he left WWE, he left like a lifer."

[8.0] "My personal rating for Kofi Kingston is a 7/10, Accomplishments - 9.5/10, Charisma/Character Work - 8.5/10, Cultural Significance 8.5/10, In-Ring Skills - 8.5/10, Longevity -10/10, Move-Set 7/10. These are jsut all my options on Kofi and shouldn't be taken as fact. With ym breakdown that gives Kingsotn a 8.4 out of 10 which means he'll be rounded down to an 8."

[7.0] "Perfect example of a [7.0] wrestler, does the job that is needed, has good moments, bad moments, few good runs, different gimmics, etc. He is the perfect example of a Swiss army knife wrestler, gets the job done, nothing more, nothing less."

[8.0] "Kinda wild people are using Kofi's title reign as a detriment towards his abilities when they clearly did not care to book that reign well and he was given very little until the Orton feud which they ruined."

[6.0] "He's a midcarder. He's good with Big E and Xavier Woods but his championship run was horrible. I can't blame the WWE because they tried, but yeah, that was not good."

[5.0] "Outside of his WrestleMania title match against Daniel Bryan the man hasn't had any great matches throughout his +20 years of carreer. Both of his tag partners are better speakers on the mic than him and he is not charismatic"

[5.0] "He never deserved his WWE title run. He doesn't have the ability to draw people in and get them interested in his matches or feuds. The highlight of his career in regards to drawing interest wasn't due to his own ability to draw but was more due the historical nature of what it meant. He certainly is capable of entertaining spots during the course of a match and can accomplis a good match in general but he has never been good at making people care about it."

[8.0] "The durability and longevity has been great for Kofi Kingston. He has been in the company for many years having his successes and his downfalls despite not doing much in recent memory; the crowd have always had his back. I like his charisma and always puts on a solid display in each match. His promos are a tad dry and having one of the most decorated stables of all-time in The New Day absorberd any care of that simply because they would allow Xavier Woods speak before the Big E injury came around I still wish they did more with Kofi Kingston but seems like he gets booked a lot less unless they want to push a new team that joins the roster. We like those Royal Rumble spots as well."

[3.0] "Kofi Kingston disappointed with his championship run in 2019. He really had a great chance to make a name for himself when he won the title at WrestleMania 35. But his title run turned out to be a huge failure. He looked worse than all his opponents during his reign as champion, even though his opponents weren't exactly perfect. Clearly, he didn't put in much effort and mostly had poor matches. In the end, he got squashed by Lesnar in just a few seconds. It was a complete failure. Basically, Kingston can only show a few interesting spots. But for example, his former tag partner Big E, although his championship run was somewhat raw, clearly took the opportunity seriously and put effort into promos and charisma. After his stint as a commentator, Big E really improved his acting and promo skills, which Kingston hasn't learned over his entire career, that spans 20 years."

[4.0] "Very okay wrestler and actually mid for what he brought to WWE, his tag team stuff were okay in a very rare cases really good but he was never someone that impressed me in anything he do his not something special and he always do the same stuff and it's just depressing to watch at a lot of times, he's also not my cup of tea as wrestler overall but I thought his finisher is creative so here we go lol."

[7.0] "Kofi Kingston was so ahead of his time, in an era where insane athleticism was rare he was consistently one upping himself. His work in the new day was nearly a decade of great tag team work face or heel. I will personally not forget Kofi's huge rumble spots every year & would get excited to see what happens next. Kofi isnt perfect by any means but he is as dependable as it gets given his role"

[7.0] "Kofi is fine as a mid card or Tag Team act. His Main Event run as WWE Champion sucked though. Kofi has a great moveset and is a decent promo most of the times. Kofi is a solid guy for the Midcard"

[8.0] "Kofi is good in being underdog like Sami Zayn or others, but he's still closed in the Tag Team division, he should be bigger, people loved him so much after Kofimania, but all of this just cleared by time and now he's making some heel work with Xavier with tag titles, but I don't get it. They just put their backs on Big E by stupidest way they can and now I see DIY and New Day, and I think like: "Come on guys, you got DIY, put them in New Day position and try to do with Xavier and Kofi something interesting""

[8.0] "Kofi Kingston is one of the most consistently entertaining and underrated performers of the last two decades. Whether as a midcard staple, tag team specialist, or surprise main eventer, he always delivers with high energy, creativity, and heart. His WWE Title win at WrestleMania 35 was one of the most emotional moments in modern wrestling. While he's never been booked as the top guy long-term, his longevity, versatility, and connection with fans easily earn him a solid 8."

[7.0] "His in-ring work is phenomenal and he really shines in multi-man matches. He has the least developed character of the New Day trio but that probably speaks more to the other two than him. KofiMania was one of those rare feel-good Mania moments that was truly earned, but the actual title reign was nothing special"

[10.0] "No one is more fly and ageless in the ring as Kofi Kingston, maybe Rey Mysterio but Kofi Kingston of the New Day is the most dedicated and decorated tag team specialist in World Wrestling Entertainment history. And his singles run is as iconic. Multiple times IC and US champion throughout the 2000s and 2010s, his most memorable Intercontinental title win was against The Miz on WWE Main Event on ION TV. He had feuded with The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, Antonio Cesaro, Jon Moxley and even Bryan Danielson. He spent many years in the midcard and thousands of miles on the clock, away from his ever growing family back in Boston. He would then by some luck have his time, he entered into the elimination chamber which he unfortunately did not win to become WWE champion only until after beating the bar in a handicap match, challenging Bryan and defeating him for the WWE title at Wrestlemania 35, KofiMania. He is an example even at a young age or a bit older age, you can achieve your dreams. His career in tags is in the hall of fame by itself but for his singles, it depends what history has in store. SOS."

[8.0] "It's fair to say that Kofi Kingston is a legend in this industry. One of the greatest tag team wrestlers ever. 14 reigns as a tag team champion on the main roster is incredible. His 2019 run also proved he could be a successful singles star. We must recognise the barriers he has broken down in wrestling. Kofi is heading to the Hall of Fame one day."

[7.0] "Kofi Kingston is one of the best tag team wrestlers that WWE has ever produced. He was even able to prove that he could be a great world champion contender against Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35 during the KofiMania storyline. His chatacter as a world champion however? Leaves much to be desired. He is a great reliable veteran who you can slot anywhere on the card and will always have you thinking he might just pull it off."

[10.0] "One of my favorites of all time. His tag work is obviously among the best ever. But even his solo work is amazing. Kofimania was one of the best wrestlemania build ups I've ever seen, and he made a new tradition at the royal rumble with his "athletic royal rumble saves". Apart from that, this guy has mic skills and great charisma, he was still entertaining despite having to talk with a Jamaican accent for years, lol. His attires and in ring work is also great, and trouble in paradise is still one of the smoothest and cleanest finishers."

[8.0] "A really good, reliable and complete (in terms of achievements) wrestler, he was always entertaining, both as a singles and as a tag team wrestler, Kofimania was one of the best storylines in recent memory"

[9.0] "Kofi is the most reliable wrestler ever. If you give him a title he will have a good reign with it, singles or tag team. He is willing to do a lot and is just a future hall of famer."

[6.0] "While his greatness with The New Day is undisputable, Kofi lacks shine as a solo act. The one time he was pushed to the top by himself, his hype quickly died down, only for Brock Lesnar to bury what was left of it in 6 seconds."

[7.0] "Has had a very memorable WWE career and is without a doubt going into the HOF in the future. Has a good look, decent in-ring, entertaining on the mic, he's overall a pretty damn good hand to have in a promotion. WWE pulled the trigger on him a little bit too late imo, not saying he should've been WWE Champion back in the early 2010s but they desperately needed star power and I think Kofi would've been perfect in and about that scene. His run as WWE Champion would be forgettable if it wasn't for Lesnar beating him in like, 3 seconds or something like that. The New Day was a perfect fit for him, but I always wondered, what would he do after? Because I really couldn't see him being anything more than a comedic, decent, mid-card wrestler. I think that's what he'll remain as until he retires, to be honest."

[7.0] "ITGfromDisc described Kofi's situation perfectly. His in-ring is very nice and diverse, and he benefits from the aura of the New Day more than from his status as former world champion. He was lucky that the public's enthusiasm was the same at his WrestleMania Moment against Daniel Bryan, and I was delighted for him. While I can hardly see him reaching that same level today, and don't particularly want to see him back at the top of the card, I would sincerely like to see more matches with him, especially solo or for intermediate titles. He makes a competitive opponent and the New Day is one of the best teams of this generation, so his aura could tell some great stories."

[7.0] "While a former WWE Champion, and a numerous tag team/midcard champion, His burial due to his mess-up with Randy Orton in 09-10, as well as the return of major stars like Batista/Lesnar, and the growth of organic babyfaces like Daniel Bryan helped forced Kofi to the midcard for the majority of his career. Kofi's title win at wrestlemania was a great moment, but it wasn't booked as well as it could have been. After getting squashed in 5 seconds by Lesnar, without a title rematch, Kofi stuck to the tag team division, where he is known as one member of the greatest modern day tag team, the New Day. Overall, he had a great midcard career with a decent world title reign, but he was never the guy as champion, and would be known more for his record setting reigns with the tag team titles, and his Wrestlemania moment in 2019."

[7.0] "Kofi is definitely the best member of the New Day, I simply love his moveset, he's always been very enjoyable to watch and possesses a huge charisma. I think Kofi will be remembered as a solid worker and one of the most reliable guys in WWE, weather is for the fun skits at Royal Rumble or the Kofimania, this guy is iconic and deserves a lot of respect."

[8.0] "Kofi has been a mainstay in WWE for over 15 years now, and though he hasn't gotten pushed hard since Kofimania, he's always been a hard worker and has good matches with memorable moments. His work with New Day speaks for it's self it's always over and usually quite funny. Really where he shines is the royal rumble and his parkour style near eliminations. It's very sad he didn't get one in 2024 and hopefully he gets a spot to do something excellent in the 2025 rumble. But yeah don't sleep on Kofi, he's extremely talented, and all it would take for him to more relevant again would be a decent push, and not everyone can say that."

[9.0] "Kofi Kingston's contributions to professional wrestling are nothing short of extraordinary, marked by his unparalleled athleticism and boundless charisma. From his jaw-dropping high-flying maneuvers to his historic victory at WrestleMania, Kofi's impact on the industry has not only redefined athleticism in the ring but also inspired fans around the world with his infectious energy and passion for the sport."

[10.0] "The biggest compliment i can give Kofi Kingston is that in 2010, the only time in my life when i was considering stop watching the WWE completely, he was by far the biggest reason i failed to do so. I am so glad for that. One of my all time favourite wrestler."

[4.0] "Durchaus ein großartiger Athlet, allerdings wurde er mir zu sehr mit der Brechstange auf biegen und brechen als Fan Favorit aufgezwungen. Für mich nie und nimmer ein glaubwürdiger WWE Champion. Solche Regentschaften machen den WWE Titel unglaubwürdig."

[6.0] "He is a perfectly fine wrestler, I was not watching WWE consistently during the kofimania era but him getting a title run that ultimately meant nothing fit the booking process of the federation then. I can't think of many truly great matches he has ever had as a singles. I mostly enjoy him in a rumble."

[7.0] "What's so great about this guy? Decent worker with some degree of charisma and promo skills, but that's about it. Barely above-average as far as I'm concerned. His moveset is weak AF; nothing he does looks like it hurts. Should have NEVER been WWE Champion."

[10.0] "He is undoubtedly my favorite superstar of all time. The best high-flyer of all time. Super entertaining and fun to watch. His run with The New Day was goated. Deserved world heavyweight champion of the woooorld and not that bad of a rain with what he was working with."

[10.0] "Whether solo or part of The New Day, Kofi Kingston is one of the most entertaining wrestlers alive. His Royal Rumble appearances are always a highlight."

[9.0] "Kofi Kingston is a great pro wrestler. He has charisma that makes everyone cheer for him, is good on the mic and has the athleticism in the ring and the skills to make it work. Loved his Royal Rumble spots although those seem to be behind him now. Kofimania shows his connection with the crowd."

[6.0] "One of the better talents of the last 10 years, but his offense is a bit spotty and flippy floppy for my tastes. Might have been overpushed to the world title but eh. Definitely more a US/IC contender."

[6.0] "He just really isnt that good, im happy he was the champion for a while but i hope he won't win it again, overrated really, he is not bad or anything but he is just decent"

[4.0] "Kofi sucks, plain and simple. The dude has charisma for days and crowds are drawn to him but the dude is a dreadful in-ring and somehow tries to pass for a high-flyer when he gets outshined by any other high-flyer on the roster for years. To me, he's just kind of unlikeable because he and the whole New Day's shtick feels incredibly forced and has been stale for a while. Although while I at least enjoy Xavier Woods, perhaps as a biased gamer, or can appreciate Big E's style, Kofi has just always bored me and I don't like watching his matches. He most definitely did not deserve to be anywhere near the WWE Championship and devalue it like he did the US and Intercontinental titles."

[6.0] "I've never been drawn in by Kofi but if I was running a big company I'd certainly want him on my roster. A very athletic worker even if a little clunky at times but can always be depended on to put on a solid match in the midcard."

[8.0] "Kofi is a great guy, I always liked his style and although he has been stuck in New Day for years I have always liked the way he fights, hopefully someday he will separate from that stable and can go solo."

[10.0] "Kofi Kingston's work ethic and passion for the business is unmatched, and he deserves a great amount of respect for the work that he does. He is an outstanding, and versatile athlete, that is a beloved part of WWE. Together with the New Day, his career was boosted to great heights, allowing him to win the WWE Title."

[8.0] "The titan of work. Kofi has been in WWE for a long time and really deserves enormous respect for the job he does. S.O.S reminds me of childhood - times when I watched WWE without being aware of how it works, then Kofi was great. Now Kofi is also great as a team player - he is a symbol of almost every Royal Rumble and is brilliant in ladder duels. Being part of the team helps to cover up the shortcomings on the microphone, here he was always average in my opinion. I am very happy that he had the WWE title anbd his Wrestlemania moment, because he deserved it so much."

[9.0] "The first ever African WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston has been a beloved part of WWE for well over a decade now. An outstanding athlete with tons of energy and passion, he is a natural babyface who has delivered many great matches and moments over the years. A bonafide future hall of famer."

[8.0] "a really fun wrestler all around that seemed to get better with age. his wwe championship run wasn't as great as it should have been but him being in new day has gave us some great material and will probably be remembered more for his tag team than his solo runs"

[10.0] "One of the all-time greats. From the moment he debuted in 2007, Kofi Kingston was a star, from being Intercontinental, United States, and Tag Team champion. Being a part of the New Day put him into legendary status, which peaked when he won the WWE Championship. Great wrestling, great personality, and great person."

[7.0] "Had a great career mainly with New Day but singles could have been better with more meaningful singles titles."

[8.0] "Kofi has had a great career doing pretty much everything in the WWE. I don't think he's as good as he was, but he's had a lieu of great matches and he's shown he can take the task of being a top guy if needed."

[10.0] "This guy has great babyface energy to compliment his amazing skills as a high flyer, but sadly WWE constantly denied this to be true to the point that his WWE title was evidently done out of sheer reluctance and was tragically buried by Lesnar in 9 FUCKING SECONDS!"