Malakai Black’s AEW future is still not certain.
For the past few months, rumors have been circulating about Malakai Black’s AEW status. In November last year, Adam Cole faced off against Black in a winning bout. However, after the match, both men embraced before Black walked up through the ramp, taking a long look at the crowd. This moment led to fans speculating about it being Black’s final moment at the Jacksonville-based promotion.
However, soon in a social media post, Malakai Black provided an update on his future. Unfortunately, speculations continued over his contract status at the Jacksonville-based promotion, when Fightful Select noted that Black’s contract could be up in late 2024 or early 2025.
In a recent report by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, it was stated that Black may very well be finishing up with All Elite Wrestling. Previous reports indicated that Black had option years after 2025. Despite the latest update, Fightful Select could not confirm whether the former Trios Champion’s contract has expired, or if any transactional decisions such as declining, picking up an option, or anything else had been made. Although, his profile is still active on the promotion’s website.
Malakai Black is now scheduled to appear at the Independent promotion, Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) on January 11, 2025, at CCW’s HAVOC & HAZE 9 at Magnanimous Brewing in Tampa, FL
Jim Ross Provides Honest Opinion On Malakai Black’s Booking
“You didn’t get enough consistency. He could have been more deeply woven into the story lines over time. He’s one of my favorite characters. He’s a smart guy. He’s a hell of a worker. He can be a babyface or a heel. Wherever he’s going to go, he’s going to make money and he’s going to be an asset to any company that he works for.”
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