Rumors Swirl About the Future of the House of Black
Summary
– Reports suggest Malakai Black may have finished his time in AEW
– Speculation arose after Will Ospreay’s promo hinted at a shift within the House of Black
– Black’s faction mates, Buddy Matthews and Brody King, responded with cryptic comments
Malakai Black’s status in AEW is heavily speculated, with multiple reports suggesting his time with the company may have ended. According to *Fightful*, sources within AEW believe the 39-year-old wrestler is either done or in the process of finishing up his tenure. Dave Meltzer echoed the rumors on *Wrestling Observer Radio*, noting that the company neither confirmed nor denied the claims.
The news follows a promo by Will Ospreay on Wednesday’s *Dynamite*, where he told Buddy Matthews and Brody King that they don’t need a leader. Since February 2022, Black, Matthews, and King have formed the House of Black, a dominant faction in AEW.
In response to Ospreay’s words, Buddy Matthews shared a cryptic message on social media: “Those words didn’t fall on deaf ears.” Fans are now questioning what lies ahead for the faction and whether Malakai Black’s rumored departure signals the end of the House of Black.
EXCLUSIVE @SNM_Buddy comments on the words spoken after his intense match with Will Ospreay, giving his take on the aftermath! pic.twitter.com/Xyhh2D6Snx
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 9, 2025
