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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 16
Latest Free Agency News About Malakai Black After WWE Release

Latest Free Agency News About Malakai Black After WWE Release

Malakai Black is preparing for his return to the ring following his rather surprising release from WWE back in April. PROGRESS Wrestling, which is now

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 12
Malakai Black Announced for First Post-WWE Shows

Malakai Black Announced for First Post-WWE Shows

Malakai Black, formerly known as Aleister Black, has been announced for his first in-ring appearances following his departure from WWE. Black previously had a memorable WWE run.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 20
MJF Accuses Recently Released WWE Superstar Of Using AEW As A Stepping Stone

MJF Accuses Recently Released WWE Superstar Of Using AEW As A Stepping Stone

MJF has never been someone who shies away from telling the world how he feels. If that means calling someone out by name in the process, so be it. The latest example of that involves the former World Champion accusing Malakai/Aleister Black of using AEW to get back to WWE.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 6
Is An Aleister Black-AEW Reunion in the Works Following WWE Release?

Is An Aleister Black-AEW Reunion in the Works Following WWE Release?

Aleister Black may have a future with All Elite Wrestling after all. The key word is may. The man formerly known as Malakai Black, the ring name he used during his AEW days, was part of the most recent WWE talent releases, along with his wife, Zelina Vega.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / May 2

Why Aleister Black’s Best Option Is To Sign With TNA

In the latest batch of cuts, Aleister Black was named on the cut list. With Black departing WWE, there has been a ton of speculation on where he could land next.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 30
WWE Hall of Famer Says Aleister Black Hasn't Burned AEW Bridge

WWE Hall of Famer Says Aleister Black Hasn't Burned AEW Bridge

Aleister Black was among the latest round of WWE releases, but is the door still open for him to return to AEW? The last five years of Aleister Black's professional wrestling career have certainly been interesting.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 27
Aleister's Black AEW Return Prospects Don't Sound Great Following WWE Release

Aleister's Black AEW Return Prospects Don't Sound Great Following WWE Release

More than two dozen wrestlers are going to be hitting the free agent market in the coming months after WWE went through a round of post-WrestleMania cuts on Friday.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 25
Aleister Black And Every Other Superstar Just Released By WWE

Aleister Black And Every Other Superstar Just Released By WWE

You might have forgotten that after WrestleMania, WWE typically goes through its roster, determines who it doesn't need anymore, and then releases them in an attempt to make its bottom line healthier than it already is.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 18
Where The Heck Is Aleister Black? The Real Reason He Was Pulled from WWE TV In 2026

Where The Heck Is Aleister Black? The Real Reason He Was Pulled from WWE TV In 2026

The doors of the ambulance slammed shut on the January 2 edition of SmackDown, signaling the end of the main event—and seemingly, the disappearance of Aleister Black.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 27
WWE Announces Stipulation For Damian Priest vs Aleister Black On Jan. 2 SmackDown

WWE Announces Stipulation For Damian Priest vs Aleister Black On Jan. 2 SmackDown

Damian Priest and Aleister Black have been at each other's throats for the past several months, but it appears this heated rivalry will finally meet its end this coming Friday night on SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 21
WWE SmackDown - November 21, 2025 - Preview, Full Card

WWE SmackDown - November 21, 2025 - Preview, Full Card

One week away from Survivor Series: WarGames, WWE SmackDown heads to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. With it being Survivor Series season, the brand split is essentially paused.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 14
Aleister Black Dives Into Rivalry With Damian Priest & Reveals Perfect End Game Scenario

Aleister Black Dives Into Rivalry With Damian Priest & Reveals Perfect End Game Scenario

Aleister Black and Zelina Vega have dubbed themselves the necessary evil on Friday Night SmackDown, but even some of the duo's most dastardly acts of violence have come from a good place.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 1, 2025
Aleister Black Addresses Rumor He Didn't Like Wrestling In AEW

Aleister Black Addresses Rumor He Didn't Like Wrestling In AEW

Aleister Black debuted in WWE back in 2017 and would quickly become a top name in the black and gold era of NXT, even capturing the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / July 28, 2025

WWE Summerslam 2025 Huge Theater Stream Announced for Regal Cinemas Nationwide

Summerslam, one of WWE’s biggest pay-per-views, will hit the big screen for the first time this coming August. The companies announced the stream through its partnership with Fandango.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 27, 2025
'Like No Locker Room I've Ever Been In': WWE Star On Returning

'Like No Locker Room I've Ever Been In': WWE Star On Returning

Aleister Black feels like he's "coming home" at WWE, praising the unique atmosphere of the locker room. Black describes a mix of nostalgia and new beginnings upon re-entering WWE, recognizing the changes yet finding familiarity.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 25, 2025

Aleister Black Officially Makes His WWE Return

The long-awaited WWE return of Aleister Black has finally arrived. On the first SmackDown after WrestleMania 41, the worst-kept secret was finally revealed, as Aleister Black made his dramatic return to WWE, marking his first appearance since his 2021 release.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 15, 2025

Why WWE Fans Think SmackDown's Mysterious 4 Teaser Was For Aleister Black

WWE aired a package on SmackDown that some fans think teased the return of Aleister Black. The package was simply smoke rising to form the shape of a number four.

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