Malakai Black says match against Randy Orton pitched for WrestleMania 42
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Malakai Black revealed that there was a proposal for him to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. On the ‘ZELVX and CHARLIE GIRL’ podcast, Black detailed an idea involving a smoking jacket for his entrance, which was initially intended for the event. Despite some interaction with Orton earlier in the year, the match never materialized. Black, known as Aleister Black in WWE, made his last appearance for the company on April 17 before being released shortly afterward. He has since returned to the independent circuit and currently holds the Progress Men’s World Championship.
- •Malakai Black claims a match against Randy Orton was pitched for WrestleMania 42.
- •Black discussed plans for a smoking jacket entrance on a podcast.
- •The targeted match did not happen despite earlier interactions.
- •Black made his final WWE appearance on April 17 before being released.
- •He is currently the Progress Men’s World Champion.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former WWE wrestler says match against Randy Orton was pitched for WrestleMania 42
"Malakai Black has claimed there was a potential pitch for him to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Orton, of course, had a key role at this year’s Mania, featuring in the Night 1 main event against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
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