Aleister Black Returns on Post-WrestleMania SmackDown

Aleister Black returned to WWE on the SmackDown following WrestleMania 41 after four years away, having competed in AEW as Malakai Black. His comeback was heavily teased through cryptic vignettes and culminated in a surprise attack on The Miz with his signature Black Mass, sparking excitement among fans and wrestling insiders. The return coincided with his wife Zelina Vega's win of the WWE Women's United States Championship, marking a significant night for both. Black's previous AEW stint had some success but did not match his NXT prominence. While some industry figures remain skeptical of his broader appeal, optimism surrounds his prospects under Triple H's creative leadership. Black is scheduled to face The Miz in his first match back, with high expectations for his renewed WWE run.