The premiere edition of SmackDown following WrestleMania 41 delivered a spectacular show. Over several months, the WWE audience heard predictions that Aleister Black would rejoin the company. The audience had become exhausted with the prolonged absence of Black. Instead of appearing against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 the way fans expected many expected his show to be released. The WWE selected SmackDown for its major return of Aleister Black. Black entered the ring electrically and excitingly, which pleased the audience watching. The stage lights dimmed to dark and the candles illuminated the darkness which alerted everyone that Black had returned.
ALEISTER BLACK IS BACK!!!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/abhtu5SFKY
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WWE Had Released Him in 2021
The WWE audience witnessed Aleister Black for the last time when he appeared on May 21, 2020. He has come back to WWE after 1452 days passed since his departure. WWE released him on June 2, 2021. Black found contractual success with All Elite Wrestling after being released from World Wrestling Entertainment and performed well in their matches. Black decided against renewing his contract with All Elite Wrestling when his contract expired on February 10, 2025. WWE introduced Aleister Black to its NXT brand when he joined in 2017. Black earned the NXT Championship after his arrival from NXT. On the main roster Aleister Black failed to establish himself because WWE booked him poorly while avoiding any significant advancement in his career.
Aleister Black Attacks The Miz on WWE SmackDown
The WWE broadcast Aleister Black’s impending return through continuous video teasers since the previous few months. During the latest SmackDown broadcast The Miz emerged to participate in a segment where he held a discussion. During his segment, Miz demonstrated strong displeasure because he did not appear at WrestleMania 41 and his emotions became visible. Besides his dissatisfaction with his current storyline he also criticized his current booking. When Miz conducted his segment the ring lights unexpectedly dimmed. The audience remained unaware about the reason behind the sudden darkness. The stage brightened up with candlelight until Aleister Black’s face came into view The impact of Black Mass kick knocked Miz to the ground when Black rushed into the ring. The attacker settled himself down at the heart of the ring following the assault.
