Following Aleister Black’s recent WWE release, excited fans immediately began speculating about his potential return to AEW as Malakai Black to reunite with the House of Black. However, AEW talent coordinator Shawn Dean has quickly shut down the excitement with a blunt one-word reply of “No” to a fan’s question on Threads about him returning. The firm response immediately cooled hopes of a reunion and left Black’s next chapter in professional wrestling uncertain as he explores new opportunities.
“No” – Shawn Dean
Black made a memorable impact in AEW after debuting in August 2021 with a shocking victory over Cody Rhodes. His mysterious persona and hard-hitting style won over fans as he formed the dominant House of Black stable alongside Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart, with the group capturing the AEW World Trios Titles at Revolution 2023 and creating one of the promotion’s most atmospheric factions. Still, his singles push cooled, with there being online rumors that he was against doing jobs as he ultimately eyed a WWE return.
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