Malakai Black vs. Dijak Set For PROGRESS Wrestling’s September 4th Show
Malakai Black is back.
For the first time since his release from WWE in April 2026, Malakai Black f.k.a. Aleister Black is stepping back into the ring.
He’ll be in action at PROGRESS Wrestling’s September 4th show, and his opponent will be Donovan Dijak.
“🚨 Edinburgh Match Announcement 🚨
Malakai Black vs Dijak
🏴 First Time Ever Match In Europe 🏴
Malakai Black has his first opponent and it’s a familiar face…
Two of the biggest names in professional wrestling worldwide collide in Edinburgh! Dijak the 6 foot 7 behemoth from Massachusetts, USA, takes on the incredible martial artist from Amsterdam, Netherlands – Malakai Black.
Expect one of the best matches you’ll ever see in person, as this will be hard hitting, high flying and innovative – PROGRESS Wrestling is coming to Edinburgh with a banger 💥
🗓️ Friday 4th September
📍 Edinburgh Corn Exchange
🎟️ Ticketmaster & Dice
#ProgressWrestling #OdysseyTour”
🚨 Edinburgh Match Announcement 🚨
Malakai Black vs Dijak
🏴 First Time Ever Match In Europe 🏴
Malakai Black has his first opponent and it’s a familiar face…
Two of the biggest names in professional wrestling worldwide collide in Edinburgh! Dijak the 6 foot 7 behemoth from… pic.twitter.com/ilkS7KQCwf
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) August 17, 2026
PROGRESS Wrestling is now owned by Nikki Storm a.k.a. Nikki Cross and Big Damo.
Fightful Select has a new write-up about Malakai Black, which can be read at this link.
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