Kofi Kingston (via Getty)
His biggest achievement came at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. Between 2008 and 2013, he won the Intercontinental Championship four times and the United States Championship three times. Kingston’s biggest individual success arrived in 2019. At WrestleMania 35, he defeated Daniel Bryan to win the WWE Championship. The pair also won the World Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41 in 2025. Their reign lasted 72 days before they lost the titles to Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day. His championship success, media work and brand opportunities have helped him build a lasting career and an estimated $3 million net worth.
Kingston, whose real name is Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah, has won several major titles during his career. He defeated Daniel Bryan to become WWE Champion. He also became a key member of The New Day alongside Big E and Xavier Woods. His popularity grew after his WWE debut. He also captured tag team titles with CM Punk, Evan Bourne and R-Truth.
Their tag team championship reign from 2015 to 2016 lasted a record 483 days. In 2022, Kingston completed a Tag Team Triple Crown after winning the NXT Tag Team Championship. The trio became known for their energetic performances, humour and strong wrestling. He and Woods were later drafted to Raw.