Aleister Black’s second WWE run lasted almost exactly one year, but its ending raises a more important issue than the length of his stay: WWE worked to bring him back, then reportedly struggled to find enough for him to do. Black returned on the April 25, 2025 episode of SmackDown following his previous run with AEW. WWE released him on April 24, 2026 as part of a wider round of roster cuts. His wife, Zelina Vega, was released at the same time. …
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