Malakai Black has vehemently denied that he has left All Elite Wrestling despite reportedly being granted a “conditional release” earlier this month.
Black was said to have left AEW following All Out, after having his initially requested release denied by AEW President Tony Khan.
In a video, Black refuted claims that he is seeking a WWE return or that he’s left AEW.
“Again guys, stop believing these things. It is unbelievable to me. Anyway, I will see you guys in a couple of weeks, maybe a couple of months. Like I said, I’m only taking some time off. That’s it. I’m just taking some time off.
There is no conspiracy to this. I’m just taking some time off. Alright? I will see you guys soon. Take care of yourself, stop believing any other narrative. I’ve debunked it. There is nothing going on.
Don’t believe these people. Don’t write opinions, don’t believe it. Nothing. I am fine. I am going to be fine. Everything is fine. You will see me right back with AEW pretty soon. I’m just going to take some time. That is it.
Last thing before I leave, don’t make me some instrument for this whole ‘tribalism, us versus them thing’ because I don’t do that stuff. I don’t do ‘Team AEW vs. Team WWE’. I don’t play that.”
Malakai Black said (streamed it live)…they dont know shit about his business. 😂💀 pic.twitter.com/7s1HRpfF5p
— Macho Beard™ (@Machobeard4life) September 27, 2022
Malakai Black competed as Aleister Black in WWE, where he captured the NXT Championship.
