The House of Black leader is reportedly nearing free agency, fueling WWE speculation
Summary
– Malakai Black’s name has been removed from AEW’s official roster page
– Reports indicate he fought against contract extensions due to injury-related time off
– WWE has reportedly discussed his return in creative meetings as of last month
Malakai Black’s status in AEW has been a major point of discussion, and now, it appears his time with the company may be over. The House of Black leader has been removed from AEW’s official roster page, fueling speculation that he is officially done with Tony Khan’s promotion.
Reports previously indicated that Black was fighting against AEW extending his contract for injury-related absences. Whether an agreement was reached or his deal ran its course, it now appears he is heading toward free agency.
Black has not been seen on AEW television since Full Gear in November, and rumors suggest he could become available by February or March 2025. Adding to the intrigue, PWTorch reported that WWE has already discussed his potential return in creative meetings. With Triple H now leading WWE’s direction, many believe Black could receive the push he never got during his first run with the company.
As speculation continues, fans are waiting to see if Black will make his WWE return and whether, this time, he’ll get the spotlight that many felt he deserved.


