Aleister Black Returns to WWE on SmackDown

Aleister Black returned to WWE on the SmackDown after WrestleMania 41, entering with his original theme and character and surprising The Miz with his Black Mass kick after weeks of cryptic vignettes. The live crowd responded with chants referencing former AEW boss Tony Khan, highlighting Black's move back to WWE as a notable moment in ongoing talent exchanges between AEW and WWE. Black is scheduled to face The Miz in his first match since returning. Former House of Black teammate Buddy Matthews publicly acknowledged Black's return on social media. On the same night, Black's wife, Zelina Vega, captured her first singles championship, the WWE Women's United States Title. Anticipation is high for Black's future under Triple H's creative direction.