Big news, folks, huge news. If you thought the wrestling wars were cooling down, think again. Rumors are swirling, and guess who’s caught in the crossfire? None other than Malakai Black, the man shrouded in darkness, mystery, and (apparently) contract drama. According to the ever-reliable Wrestling Observer Newsletter and scoop-master general, Dave Meltzer, WWE is very interested in bringing Black back into the fold. That’s right, folks, the prodigal son may yet return.
Now, when’s this going down, you ask? Well, don’t get your popcorn just yet. Black’s AEW contract reportedly runs until early 2025, but—and this is where it gets juicy—AEW might tack on a little extra time due to injury-related extensions. You know how contracts are, folks—more twists and turns than a soap opera, which, coincidentally, is wrestling’s cousin twice removed.
The drama doesn’t stop there. Meltzer also noted that Black had once asked for his AEW release around the time that Paul “Triple H” Levesque took the reins of WWE’s creative team. Of course, Black’s pushed back on this rumor, but hey, where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire—or in this case, where there’s darkness, there’s Malakai. His history with Triple H in NXT, where he rose to top star status as Aleister Black, has kept the hope alive that WWE might be his final destination.
But what about his buddies in the House of Black? Fear not, because Buddy Matthews has already locked in a fresh AEW contract this year, though no word on how long that deal will last. As for Brody King and Julia Hart, the details are murkier than one of Malakai’s eerie entrances. King signed in early 2022, and while Julia Hart has inked a full-time deal, she never got the grand “All Elite” graphic moment. Where’s the respect, people?
It’s clear WWE wants Black back in the fold, but will he bite? Only time—and a few more Meltzer reports—will tell. One thing’s for sure: if Malakai Black returns to WWE, his entrance is going to be next level. We’re talking spooky vibes, smoke machines, probably a goat or two, and way more theatrics than an off-Broadway production.
So buckle up, wrestling fans. The House of Black might just be putting up a new mailbox at WWE Headquarters.