5 potential members of House of Black in AEW

House of Black founder Malakai Black has one of the most interesting gimmicks in AEW right now. His enigmatic character, accentuated by a sadistic streak, has gained audience praise despite being a heel. It was surprising to see Cody Rhodes getting booed while Black was being cheered like a babyface in their last match.

Although House of Black has been gathering steam lately, the stable still recruits its first members. Who is going to be the first to become a part of Malakai Black's 'family'?

Given the recent developments, the House of Black may unveil its first member very soon. Here are five potential wrestlers who might be joining Black's side. Let us know what you think in the comments!

#5 Lee Johnson could betray Cody to join House of Black

Lee Johnson has been an incredibly talented personality in AEW. Although he hasn't been a part of high-profile matches yet, Big Shotty has elevated his stature simply by being recruited by the 'Nightmare Family.' His alliance with Cody Rhodes pitted him against Malakai Black.

Their match at AEW Rampage ended with Malakai making Lee almost disqualify himself by manipulating him to use a chair. Although Black did pin him legitimately, he showed he could persuade people to join the dark side.

If Lee Johnson turns out to be a mole in the ranks of the Nightmare Family, it would be a shocking development for the Rhodes-Black feud. This could push their storyline to twist and turns while Big Shotty joins the House of Black.

#4 Buddy Matthews debuts in House of Black

Malakai Black clearly thinks highly of Buddy Matthews. An alliance between them in House of Black would play off very nicely since they have such good chemistry between them.

Over the past few weeks, Malakai Black has talked extensively about his plans for developing House of Black. Buddy Matthews also came up during his chat with TalkSport.

"I can never escape him fully because what we did there [WWE] had an impact on the status quo. For House of Black, there’s always things I’m thinking about. But I don’t know if Buddy would be a guy that would be in it as opposed to a guy who would be against it. I don’t know how he feels about the House of Black thing, I don’t know. But again, I think we’re better rivals than allies but who knows what the future holds," said Malakai Black.

Although Black has indicated that he and Buddy work better as rivals, the possibility of Matthews entering the House of Black has not been ruled out. This partnership could also later be developed into enmity organically, which would serve to enrich the conflict within the stable.

#3 Abadon might join House of Black

No one on the female roster fits Malakai Black's style as much as Abadon. She has impressed fans with her zombie gimmick and her dedication to staying in character. Her latest match saw her take on Dr. Britt Baker in a No Disqualification match, showcasing her abilities to the fullest.

Although Abadon lost that match, it did set her up as someone to be feared. If Black decides to recruit Abadon to be the first female member of his stable, she will perfectly fit the nature of the House of Black.

#2 Dante Martin in House of Black

While House of Black has been developing, Dante Martin has also been showing up prominently in AEW. His win over Matt Sydal at Rampage was a display of high-flying wrestling perfection, proving his capabilities.

Multiple stables have already tried to recruit Dante Martin. Team Taz also had their go recently after the match between Dante and Ariya Daivari, which Martin refused.

The match between Malakai Black and Dante Martin was also a treat to watch, which ended with the former pinning the high-flyer. Interestingly, The Dutchman nodded towards Martin after the match in a rare show of respect.

Since Martin has not entered any notable feuds, he could be drafted into House of Black to begin one. His addition would provide variety to the fighting style of Black's group, cementing the stable as one of the best in AEW.

#1 Brody King teased joining House of Black

Malakai Black recently tweeted an obscure photo of presumably the first member of House of Black. The picture had Brody King standing in front of a black house.

Brody and Black have a lot of history together, giving credibility to their reunion. They are also currently tag team champions in PWG.

In recent extensive talks about the stable, the Dutchman has also stated that he wants to take things slow.

"There is definitely an idea that I have, more so than I have revealed to even Tony, with the House of Black. But like I said, in due time. Everything comes in steps and we don’t want to rush anything, at least I don’t want to rush anything." said Malakai Black. H/T: WrestlingINC

If all goes smoothly, we might be seeing Brody King go All Elite and join House of Black. There is no doubt that fans will receive this partnership well since their chemistry is already well established.

What other personalities do you think might be joining House of Black? Let us know in the comments!