AEW Denies Current Negotiations With Aleister Black (Malakai Black)

New details on AEW and Aleister Black.

Fightful Select reports AEW has denied current negotiations with Aleister Black, known as Malakai Black in AEW.

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A report from SEScoops stated that Black was in active negotiations with AEW. Black was released by WWE on April 24. He previously worked with AEW from 2021 to 2025 before returning to WWE. He is a former AEW Trios Champion alongside Brody King & Buddy Matthews.

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