Who Is Kofi Kingston? Age, Biography and Wiki
Kofi Kingston, born on August 14, 1981, is an American professional wrestler known for his dynamic wrestling style and engaging personality. As of 2025, Kofi is 43 years old and continues to be a prominent figure in the wrestling world. Kingston made his WWE debut in 2006 and has since captured multiple championships, including the WWE Championship. His journey from a rookie to a WWE superstar is remarkable, showcasing his resilience and dedication to the sport.
| Occupation | Martial Artist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 14, 1981 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | Ghana |
Popularity
Kofi Kingston's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Kofi Kingston stands tall at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 212 pounds (96 kg). His athletic build, combined with impressive agility and strength, allows him to perform high-flying maneuvers that entertain audiences worldwide. Notably, Kofi maintains a rigorous workout regimen, ensuring that he stays in peak physical condition to compete at the highest level.
As a part of the 2021 Draft, Kingston and Woods were drafted to the SmackDown brand. In October, Kingston entered the King of the Ring tournament, where he lost to Jinder Mahal in the first round. Woods, however, went on to win the King of the Ring tournament.
Woods, in turn, changed his ring name to "King Woods", and he knighted Kingston as "Sir Kofi Kingston", the Hand of the King. Kingston and Woods then reignited their feud with The Usos, but would be defeated to them at WWE Day 1 and then again in a Street Fight on following SmackDown.
In following weeks, Big E would rejoin The New Day as they would start a new feud with Sheamus and Ridge Holland, but during a match Big E encountered a neck injury. Kingston and Woods eventually challenged Sheamus and Ridge Holland for a tag team match at WrestleMania 38 in a losing effort.
They would then start a feud with returning Viking Raiders, who would brutally attack them. They would be unsuccessful in defeating Viking Raiders several times. They would then once again start a brief feud with The Usos as they wanted to defend their record of longest-reigning tag team champions, however, they were unsuccessful.
They would make a surprise appearance on NXT in December challenging for NXT tag team championship. New Day would win the match and the titles, giving them the Tag Team Triple Crown (Raw, SmackDown, and NXT Tag Team Championships), and making Kingston the first wrestler to have won both WWE's traditional Triple Crown and Tag Team Triple Crown.
In the process, Kingston is the only person to have won the original World, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT Tag Team Championships. At NXT Vengeance Day, Kingston and Woods lost the titles to Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) in a Fatal four-way tag team match ending their reign in 56 days.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Kofi Kingston is happily married to his longtime partner, Kori Campfield. They have been together since 2010 and share three children. Kofi often shares glimpses of their family life on social media, reflecting his commitment to being a dedicated husband and father. As a family man, he balances the demands of his wrestling career with the joys of parenting, making him a relatable figure to many fans.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Kofi Kingston's net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. His earnings stem from a successful wrestling career, including various contracts, merchandise sales, and appearances on television. Kingston's ability to connect with fans has also opened doors for lucrative endorsement deals and collaborations, significantly contributing to his financial success.
At Royal Rumble, Kingston was eliminated by Drew McIntyre. On the February 12, 2019 episode of SmackDown Live, Kingston was selected to replace Mustafa Ali in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match at the namesake pay–per–view after Ali suffered an injury.
While Kingston lost the Elimination Chamber match against Bryan, his good performance during a one-hour gauntlet match at SmackDown and the Elimination Chamber translated in a huge support by the public.
The following months, Kingston was involved in a storyline during the road to WrestleMania, known as KofiMania, where he tried to win the WWE Championship, but Mr. McMahon put obstacles. At Fastlane, Kingston was apparently granted a title match by McMahon, but it was instead a handicap match against The Bar, which Kingston subsequently lost.
After Fastlane, Mr. McMahon told Kingston he would earn a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania if he beat Sheamus, Cesaro, Rowan, Samoa Joe, and Randy Orton in another gauntlet match, but after Kingston succeeded in beating the five men, McMahon inserted Daniel Bryan in the match who would defeat him.
In what was the last chance for Kingston, McMahon announced a gauntlet match for Big E and Xavier Woods, who were able to defeat five other teams, including Bryan and Rowan to give Kingston his championship match against Bryan at WrestleMania 35.
At WrestleMania, Kingston defeated Bryan and won the WWE Championship for the first time, becoming the first African-born WWE Champion in history and his first world championship win in his career, as well as WWE's 30th Triple Crown and 20th Grand Slam champion.
Career, Business and Investments
Kofi Kingston's career in professional wrestling is nothing short of inspirational. He has made a name for himself through his innovative in-ring style and captivating storytelling. In addition to wrestling, Kofi has explored ventures outside the ring, dabbling in acting and entrepreneurship. He has invested in health and fitness businesses, promoting wellness and an active lifestyle that aligns with his persona. Kingston continues to evolve in his career, making strategic choices that benefit both his professional and personal life.
After graduating from Boston College, he decided to pursue a professional wrestling career, and began performing on the New England independent circuit as a Jamaican wrestler by the name of Kofi Nahaje Kingston. After signing a developmental deal with WWE in 2006, he shortened his ring name to Kofi Kingston.
He debuted in WWE's brand ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) in 2008 using the same Jamaican character as he did on the independent circuit. In late 2009, he stopped being billed from Jamaica and dropped the accent, although he kept his ring name. He then started being billed from his home country of Ghana.
Social Network
Kofi Kingston maintains an active presence on social media, including platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He often engages with fans, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from his wrestling career, fitness tips, and family life. Kofi's social media following is substantial, with millions of fans tuning in to keep track of his latest endeavors and accomplishments.
During the summer of 2014, Kingston was put in a team with Big E, and on the July 21 episode of Raw, they lost a tag team match against Ryback and Curtis Axel (known as RybAxel) in what had been a recent losing streak.
Xavier Woods then came down to the ring to address them by stating that they could not "get ahead by kissing babies, shaking hands, and singing and dancing like a puppet", and that now is their time to "find purpose" and that they "do not ask any longer", but "take", and offered to form a stable.
The duo accepted Woods' offer, and on the next day's Main Event, Woods managed Big E and Kingston to a decisive victory over Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil, (Slater-Gator).
The trio then temporarily separated as on the August 8 episode of SmackDown, both Big E and Kingston reverted to wrestling singles matches with no sign or mention of the other two members of the group. Despite being separated on WWE television, Big E, Kingston and Woods continued their alliance at house shows.
Education
Kofi Kingston attended Boston College, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. His education has played a crucial role in shaping his business acumen, allowing him to navigate the wrestling industry effectively and explore opportunities beyond wrestling.
He has a brother, Kwame (who is a Twitch streamer under the name Temp0 ), and a late sister, Nana Akua. He moved with his family to the United States and eventually settled in the greater Boston area, where he graduated from Winchester High School in Winchester, Massachusetts, and then Boston College, majoring in communications.
