Kofi Kingston - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Triple Crown ChampionWWE Tag Team Triple Crown ChampionWWE Grand Slam Champion (New Format)
The New Day

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kofi Kingston, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah was born in Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa on August 14, 1981, and he is currently 44 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand under the ring name of Kofi Kingston.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The New Day (with Xavier Woods).

Kofi Kingston is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 24 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a WWE Triple Crown Champion, WWE Tag Team Triple Crown Champion and WWE Grand Slam Champion.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah
  • Ring Names
    • Kofi Kingston (October 5, 2006 - Present)
    • Sir Kofi Kingston (October 22, 2021 - March 24, 2022)
    • Kofi Nahaje Kingston (February 24, 2006 - April 12, 2007)
  • Born August 14, 1981 (age 44)
  • NationalityNationality: GhanaGhana, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceKumasi, Ghana, West Africa
  • Billed From
    • Ghana, West Africa (October 1, 2008 - Present)
    • Kingston, Jamaica (December 6, 2007 - September 30, 2008)
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 212 lbs (96 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Wildcat; The Boom Squad General

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (June 4, 2005 - Present)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw May 1, 2023Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown October 1, 2021April 30, 2023
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT December 6, 2022February 4, 2023
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw October 9, 2020September 30, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 11, 2017October 8, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 19, 2016April 10, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEAugust 29, 2011July 18, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 26, 2011August 28, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 26, 2010April 25, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 25, 2008April 25, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW December 6, 2007June 24, 2008
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWJune 26, 2007February 23, 2008
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWOctober 5, 2006April 12, 2007
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWNovember 15, 2006February 21, 2007
  • Images History

    Jan 2025
    Jan 2025
    Sep 2024
    Sep 2024
    Aug 2022
    Aug 2022
    Jan 2022
    Jan 2022
    Feb 2021
    Feb 2021
    Jan 2020
    Jan 2020
    Jan 2018
    Jan 2018
    Jul 2014
    Jul 2014
    Apr 2013
    Apr 2013
    Mar 2010
    Mar 2010
    Jun 2005
    Jun 2005
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelTurned on Big E together with his partner Xavier WoodsDecember 2, 2024Present
    FaceThe New Day garnered positive reactions from critics and fans and the trio turned faceFebruary 21, 2016December 1, 2024
    HeelThe New Day turned heel, after fans responded negatively to the trioApril 6, 2015February 20, 2016
    FaceJune 4, 2005April 5, 2015
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    RAW Mid CardJuly 25, 2024Present
    RAW InjuredAC Joint Sprain (shoulder injury)July 1, 2024July 24, 2024
    RAW Mid CardAugust 7, 2023June 30, 2024
    RAW InactiveFebruary 25, 2023August 6, 2023
    SD Mid CardJuly 19, 2021February 24, 2023
    RAW Upper CardMay 17, 2021July 18, 2021
    RAW Mid CardFebruary 8, 2021May 16, 2021
    RAW InjuredJaw injuryJanuary 12, 2021February 7, 2021
    RAW Mid CardOctober 9, 2020January 11, 2021
    SD InjuredBack injuryJuly 20, 2020October 8, 2020
    SD Mid CardOctober 5, 2019July 19, 2020
    SD Upper CardFebruary 17, 2019October 4, 2019
    SD Mid CardMay 30, 2017February 16, 2019
    SD InjuredAnkle injuryApril 10, 2017May 29, 2017
    RAW Mid CardAugust 5, 2013April 9, 2017
    WWE InjuredElbow surgeryMay 31, 2013August 4, 2013
    WWE Mid CardFebruary 22, 2010May 30, 2013
    RAW Upper CardOctober 25, 2009February 21, 2010
    RAW Mid CardMarch 30, 2008October 24, 2009
    ECW Low CardDecember 6, 2007March 29, 2008
  • Finishers

    • Trouble in Paradise - Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick (February 24, 2006 - Present)
    • S.O.S - Ranhei (February 24, 2006 - Present)
    • UpUpDownDown - with Big E or Xavier Woods - Pendulum Backbreaker + Diving Double Foot Stomp combination (July 21, 2014 - Present)
    • Midnight Hour - with Big E - Diving DDT + Big Ending combination (July 21, 2014 - October 16, 2020)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"New Day's World" by def rebel feat. Mega Ran & Sayzee - with Xavier Woods - Team (February 3, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"New Day, New Way" by Jim Johnston - with The New Day - Team (July 21, 2014 - February 2, 2025)
    • Theme Song"SOS" by Collie Buddz and Jim Johnston - Single (January 22, 2008 - October 24, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Whats Up?, Boom!" by Ron Killings - with R-Truth - Team (February 27, 2012 - October 1, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Boom" by Jim Johnston - with Air Boom - Team (October 7, 2011 - January 16, 2012)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament Winner (2010)
    • WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament (2018 - with Big E & Xavier Woods, Freebird rule)
    • WWE Bragging Rights Trophy Winner (2010 – with Big Show, Rey Mysterio, Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Edge & Tyler Reks)
    • WWE Team Triple Crown Champion (with Xavier Woods)
    • Record for longest WWE Raw Tag Team Championship reign (483 days - with Big E & Xavier Woods)
    • WWE Slammy Award - "Tell Me I Did NOT Just See That" Moment of the Year (2012 - for hand walking during the Royal Rumble match to avoid elimination)
    • WWE Year-End Award - Men's Tag Team of the Year (2019 – with Big E & Xavier Woods)
    • WWE Year-End Award - Moment of the Year (2019 – for winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania)
    • WWE Year-End Award - Match of the Year (2019 – vs. Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Ring Gear of the Year (2020 – with Big E & Xavier Woods)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Decade (2010s - with Big E & Xavier Woods)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (2012 - with R-Truth)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (2015, 2016 - with Big and & Xavier Woods)
    • 4° in PWI 500 (2019)
    • 8° in PWI Tag Team 50 (2020 - with Big E & Kofi Kingston)
    • WON Best Gimmick (2015 – with The New Day)

Teams & Relations

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