Malakai Black to compete in PROGRESS Wrestling's The Odyssey Tour
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Malakai Black, former WWE and AEW star, is set to return to independent wrestling in September. He will compete in three matches during PROGRESS Wrestling's The Odyssey Tour, taking place in Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester. Following his release from WWE in April, Black's return aims to reinvigorate his career amidst speculation about his future in AEW. Other recently released stars, Nikki Storm and Kay Lee Ray, will also appear on the tour.
- •Malakai Black returns to wrestling in September.
- •He will compete in Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester.
- •Black's WWE release occurred in April 2026.
- •Nikki Storm and Kay Lee Ray join The Odyssey Tour.
- 7:01 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE & AEW Star Malakai Black Set For Indie Wrestling Return
"Malakai Black is scheduled to compete on PROGRESS Wrestling's "The Odyssey Tour" this coming September.
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