AEW star Malakai Black is an immensely talented professional wrestler. He is currently the leader of the House of Black, whose other members are Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart.
On this week's Dynamite, Black locked horns with Adam Cole. This showdown was one of the highlights of the show, and its winner was Cole. After the match concluded, the leader of the Undisputed Kingdom offered a handshake to his opponent. However, Black surprisingly responded by embracing the man who had defeated him.
A gesture like this has got fans talking. They are speculating that the reason the former AEW World Trios Champion hugged Cole was because he was on his way out of Tony Khan's promotion. They believe that he will rejoin WWE. However, we believe that The Antihero will stay and achieve immense success in All Elite Wrestling.
Here are three reasons why Malakai Black might not leave AEW for WWE:
#3. WWE's stacked roster might negatively affect Malakai Black
WWE's current roster is brimming with talent. They have stars such as Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, Gunther, Uncle Howdy, Bron Breakker, Dominik Mysterio, and more. All of these names are gifted and have a bright future in the company.
If Malakai Black chooses to go back to his former employers, he might get lost in this mix. Everyone in the promotion can't be massive names because that is not how the business works. Meanwhile, if he chooses to stay with All Elite Wrestling, there is a bigger chance for him to become a household name. Furthermore, Tony Khan might consider making the House of Black leader AEW World Champion in the future.
#2. The new AEW multi-year rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery might convince Black to stay
Earlier this year, Tony Khan signed a new lucrative multi-year multimedia rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Reports suggest this agreement is valued at $185 million per year.
This is great news for the company's future. With such positivity and ambition around him, Malakai Black might want to stay in All Elite Wrestling. He can hone his skills in AEW and get immense exposure. By doing so, Tony Khan might reward the former WWE Superstar with titles and numerous opportunities.
#1. Creative freedom
It's no fresh news that AEW gives its wrestlers way more creative freedom than WWE. Several names have taken advantage of this and have managed to become global stars. Although Malakai Black's run in the company has not been as successful as most of his colleagues, it does not mean that he does not have a future there.
Black's gimmick is unique, and with it, he can be a part of fascinating storylines and angles. The 39-year-old believes that professional wrestling needs emotion and “less Michael Bay!” And that is why he likes to build characters. Both Malakai and Tony Khan will massively profit if The Antihero decides to stay with All Elite Wrestling.