Tom Büdgen is a proficient wrestler from the Netherlands, once in the past known as Aleister Black in WWE, is right now signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) with the ring name Malakai Black. Malakai stands at 6 feet tall (183 Cm) and weighs in at a strong 215 pounds (98 Kg). Born on the 19th of May, 1985, in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Malakai's early preparation included being coached by a few accomplished wrestlers including Sway Schrijber, Chris Saint, Johnny Kidd, Mike Quackenbush, and Nigel McGuinness. After completing his training, Malakai's wrestling career kicked off in European independent promotions on June 18th, 2002, where he grappled under the name Tommy End.
Malakai debuted within the WWE on January 7, 2017, with the modern ring moniker "Aleister Black". He won numerous NXT Year-End awards amid his career, counting Male Competitor of the Year and Breakout Star of the Year. He moreover held the NXT Championship once.In expansion, he shows up in the video games diversions WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20 as Aleister Black.
Malakai right now leads the evil faction known as the "House of Black" in AEW which also includes Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart, and Brody King. Malakai Black began indicating at the House of Black's entrance in July 2021, and this in the long run came about in vignettes and Brody King's debut on January 12, 2022. The record for the longest reign together is held by Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Malakai, as the former AEW World Trios Champions.
Malakai Black's Current Theme Songs
Currently, Malakai's sole entrance is based on Amenra's "Ogentroost" theme. It's the same track he's been using since arriving at AEW on July 7, 2021. Also, being a member of the "House of Black," he and his tag partners enter the arena by using the theme "Rise from Ruins" by Absent in Body, which has been in use since November 23, 2022.
Malakai Black's Earlier Theme songs
Malakai Black used the theme "Root of All Evil" by CFO$ & Incendiary - Single (April 1, 2017 - October 11, 2020) when he was a wrestler for the WWE. The screen went to a stark black and white as he entered, and the entire arena fell into darkness. This entrance gave Black's character a distinct and menacing aura, evoking the dark elements as like Bray Wyatt’s entrance theme.
In the early stages of his career, Malakai Black also utilized several other entrance themes, which are listed below:
"No Man's Land" by Brutality Will Prevail - Single Theme (October 12, 2020 - July 6, 2021)
"Evil Terminators" by Valeriy Antonyuk - Single Theme (January 15, 2017 - March 31, 2017)
"Heavy Eyes" by Brutality Will Prevail - Single Theme (September 29, 2013 - January 15, 2017)
"Frank Zito" by Necro - Single Theme (March 20, 2005 - August 13, 2016)
Malakai Black's Finishers
The current and earlier finishers of Malakai Black are noted below :
Black Mass - Speed Spin Kick (November 23, 2022 - Present)
Dark Ritual - Modified Dragon Sleeper (November 23, 2022 - Present)
Black Mass - Spin Kick (October 19, 2016 - September 17, 2022)
Dark Ritual - Modified Dragon Sleeper (February 18, 2019 - September 17, 2022)
Anti Cross / Black Death - Modified Hanging Octopus Hold (June 18, 2002 - October 18, 2016)
Blood Moon Stomp - Diving Double Foot Stomp (June 18, 2002 - October 18, 2016)
Dragon Slayer - Dragon Sleeper (June 18, 2002 - October 18, 2016)
FAQ's On Malakai Black Theme Song
A. Black Mass is Malakai Black's finisher.
A. Malakai Black is 39 years old as of 2024.
A. Professional WWE superstar Zelina Vega is the wife of Malakai Black.
A. Malakai Black currently leads the faction “The House of Black” in AEW.
A. Unlike his real-life wife, Zelina Vega, Malakai Black has not entirely forsaken animal products.