Report: Malakai Black had contact with promotion following WWE release
Fightful Select said preliminary talks with Major League Wrestling stalled, and there is no indication of an imminent All Elite Wrestling return.
- Malakai Black's preliminary talks with Major League Wrestling stalled months ago and have not resumed since he became a free agent, according to reports. Discussions initiated shortly after his WWE release failed to progress further.
- Black, formerly known as Aleister Black, was released by WWE parent company TKO in April following WrestleMania 42. He had spent 12 months on the SmackDown roster under creative direction from Paul 'Triple H' Levesque.
- PROGRESS Wrestling announced last week that Black will compete in three events next month on The Odyssey Tour. His wife, Xelina—formerly known as Zelina Vega—will also appear, marking their first independent circuit matches since the spring release.
- Regarding a potential All Elite Wrestling return, sources indicate there is currently no word of a deal. The promotion previously denied rumors of active negotiations earlier this year while Black remained under contract.
- With his 90-day release window now expired, Black recently debuted a new bald look, hinting at future plans. No long-term professional developments have been confirmed as he remains a free agent exploring options.
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