Malakai Black holds talks with MLW after WWE release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Malakai Black, recently released from WWE, is in preliminary discussions with Major League Wrestling (MLW). These talks occurred several months ago but did not advance significantly. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) sources have not indicated any plans for Black's return there. Black's release was part of WWE's annual cuts in July, alongside several other talents who have since resumed wrestling careers in different promotions.
- •Malakai Black became a free agent on July 23.
- •Preliminary talks with MLW happened shortly after his release.
- •Black's potential return to AEW has not been discussed.
- •He was released alongside other notable talents during WWE's annual cuts.
- •Many of those released have found new opportunities in wrestling.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Malakai Black Holds Preliminary Contract Talks After WWE Release (WWE News)
"The latest on Malakai Black's post-WWE future.
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