Will Ospreay is enthusiastic about having The New Level in All Elite Wrestling.
Kofi and Austin Creed arrived in AEW at All In 2026, immediately stepping into a major championship situation alongside Swerve Strickland. The trio challenged for the AEW Trios Championships at the event and won the titles on the same night, giving The New Level an instant accomplishment in their new environment. Their initial reign ended at the WrestleDream pay-per-view this past weekend, but the debut, title victory, and high-profile association with Strickland ensured that Kofi and Creed made an immediate impression.
Ospreay recently discussed their presence on the AEW roster and spoke warmly about both men. The former AEW World Champion emphasized not only their experience, but the personal qualities he has seen since getting to know them.
“Oh, my, it’s been a joy here, man. Creed and Kofi both. I met him at a Wembley. They were both sound guys. Like, super nice. So, like, I told them, you’re just like, you fit the vibe. You fit everything that’s going along. So just the fact that he’s here and he’s so willing to help and give back to our little promotion that’s just growing and growing. I’m just so happy that they’re a part of the team.”
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A Major Arrival at AEW All In
The New Level did not enter AEW quietly. All In has become one of the company’s defining stages, and Kofi and Creed were placed in an important match from the moment they appeared. Rather than being introduced gradually through preliminary competition or isolated promos, they joined forces with Swerve Strickland in a challenge for the AEW Trios Championships.
Winning the titles gave the group immediate credibility. Championship victories on a debut night are designed to establish importance, and that is especially true at an event carrying the scale and visibility of All In. For Kofi and Creed, the moment communicated that they were not simply recognizable new faces entering the locker room. They were performers AEW was prepared to feature in a central division immediately.
The result also put the spotlight on the chemistry between The New Level and Strickland. Trios wrestling depends on more than three individual talents standing together. It requires timing, a shared identity, and an ability to make a unit feel distinct from the rest of the roster. The All In win supplied an early foundation for that presentation, while the title reign placed them in direct competition with some of AEW’s most prominent groups.
Although the championships changed hands at WrestleDream, losing the titles does not erase the impact of the debut. In wrestling, an early title run can serve several purposes beyond a long reign. It can establish a team’s place in the hierarchy, create new rivalries, and demonstrate how an act responds once it is no longer champion. The next direction for The New Level will be significant, particularly after such a fast start.
Ospreay Focuses on Fit, Character and Experience
Ospreay’s comments were notable because he did not frame The New Level’s signing solely around their in-ring credentials. Instead, he stressed that Kofi and Creed “fit the vibe” of the company and praised their willingness to contribute as AEW continues to expand.
That perspective matters in a promotion with a deep and varied roster. AEW’s lineup includes established veterans, internationally experienced wrestlers, homegrown acts, and emerging talents looking for opportunities. New arrivals can affect the locker room as much as the card itself, particularly when they bring years of television experience and have already worked at the highest levels of the industry.
Ospreay described both men as “sound guys” and “super nice,” language that reflects a personal rather than promotional assessment. He also recalled meeting one of them at Wembley, a meaningful setting given the importance of stadium events in Ospreay’s own career and in AEW’s recent history. His remarks suggest that the positive impression began before they officially became AEW roster members.
For Ospreay, the key appears to be that The New Level are prepared to be part of a collective effort. He specifically highlighted their willingness to help and give back, which can be particularly valuable in a company that is still adding talent and developing its next generation of featured performers.
The Value of Established Names in a Growing Roster
There is a practical benefit to bringing in performers with the level of experience associated with Kofi and Creed. A high-profile signing can create immediate interest with audiences, but the longer-term value often comes from versatility. Established wrestlers can work major pay-per-view matches, deliver in television main events, guide younger opponents through complex situations, and bring confidence to segments where the stakes are high.
Ospreay’s praise centered on precisely that kind of broader contribution. His reference to AEW “growing and growing” underlines the idea that additions to the roster are not only judged by wins and losses. They can also be judged by how they adapt to the company’s culture and whether they can help elevate the people working around them.
The New Level’s opening angle already gives them a natural position to influence the trios landscape. Their association with Strickland, their All In championship victory, and the recent loss at WrestleDream provide multiple potential paths forward. They could pursue another run at the titles, remain aligned with Strickland in a rebuilt unit, or use their new platform to move into other rivalries. AEW has not yet made clear what comes next following the WrestleDream defeat.
That uncertainty is part of what makes the post-title period important. Winning championships introduces an act; what happens afterward defines whether the act has momentum beyond the initial surprise. Kofi and Creed have already shown that they can be inserted into a major AEW story quickly. Their next appearances will reveal how the company intends to build on that first chapter.
Ospreay’s Perspective Carries Weight
Ospreay’s welcome is also meaningful because he remains one of AEW’s most respected performers. His in-ring output, major-event experience, and standing with fans give his assessment an added level of relevance. When a wrestler with that position speaks positively about new teammates and colleagues, it offers a glimpse into how they are being received within the broader locker room.
His comments did not dwell on potential dream matches or make predictions about championships. Instead, they were rooted in appreciation for the way Kofi and Creed have approached their arrival. That is a measured but significant endorsement, especially while The New Level are still establishing their identity in AEW after the end of their first trios title reign.
AEW’s schedule consistently places a premium on adaptability. Wrestlers are asked to perform across singles, tag team, and trios divisions while maintaining clear character direction. The New Level entered during a particularly demanding scenario: a title match at All In, a championship run, and a pay-per-view loss at WrestleDream all within the earliest phase of their tenure. How they handle the aftermath will be a key test, but they have already been given a platform few acts receive so quickly.
For now, Ospreay’s message is straightforward. He sees Kofi and Creed as people who belong in AEW, both in terms of their presence and their attitude. Their debut success at All In put them on the map immediately, while their WrestleDream loss has created a new question about what comes next. Whatever direction follows, The New Level have already earned the backing of one of AEW’s top stars.
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