Reunites with female star, faces Former WWE World Champion - 5 things Malakai Black could do at WrestleMania 41 if he leaves AEW

Malakai Black's deal with AEW has seemingly come to an end. As per recent reports, The Dutch Destroyer has finished up with the Tony Khan-led promotion, and it would not be surprising if he is never seen in All Elite Wrestling again.

If Black has indeed decided to move on from AEW, WWE is likely to be his next destination. The Striking Man from Amsterdam would most likely be delighted to work under the leadership of Triple H, who previously did an exceptional job booking the 39-year-old star in NXT.

With WWE's Road to WrestleMania about to kick off, the former NXT Champion may not have chosen a better time to return to the Stamford-based promotion. In this article, let's look at five things Malakai Black could do at WrestleMania 41 if he leaves AEW.

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#5. Malakai Black could help Wyatt Sicks defeat The Final Testament

The Wyatt Sicks is one of the most intriguing factions on the current WWE roster. Led by Uncle Howdy, the group comprises Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, and Joe Gacy. The spooky stable has been feuding with The Miz and Final Testament.

The two groups recently collided on the December 9 episode of WWE RAW, with the Karrion Kross-led faction winning. The tussle between the two groups is likely to continue for a while and could possibly culminate in a match at WrestleMania 41.

Malakai Black could leave the world stunned by revealing himself as the sixth member of the Wyatt Sicks at WrestleMania. The Dutch Destroyer could come to the aid of the mysterious faction at the Show of Shows, helping them avenge their previous loss against the Final Testament.

Having led The House of Black in AEW, Black would instantly fit in a paranormal faction like the Wyatt Sicks.

#4. The Dutch Destroyer could unite with Zelina Vega

WWE could bring back Malakai Black at WrestleMania 41 in an intriguing way. In the upcoming weeks, Zelina Vega could reignite her rivalry with Liv Morgan, who lost her Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley on WWE RAW's debut on Netflix.

The animosity between the two stars could lead to a mixed-tag-team bout at WrestleMania. While Liv Morgan will have Dominik Mysterio in her corner, Vega could refuse to reveal her ally till the night of the Showcase of the Immortals.

At WrestleMania 41, Malakai Black could emerge from the darkness to join Zelina Vega in the ring. It will be a heartfelt moment for the real-life couple, who have never teamed up in WWE before.

Morgan and Mysterio would be justifiably frightened by the arrival of Black, who is one of the most feared strikers in the pro wrestling arena.

#3. The former NXT Champion could battle Finn Balor at WrestleMania

If Malakai Black competes at WrestleMania 41, Finn Balor could be an exciting opponent for him. The Prince is set to battle Damian Priest in a Street Fight on the upcoming episode of WWE RAW, which would likely mark the end of their long-running rivalry.

After concluding his feud with The Archer of Infamy, Balor could set his sights on the Striking Man from Amsterdam. The rivalry could begin at Royal Rumble 2025, where a returning Malakai Black could eliminate the former WWE Universal Champion.

Finn Balor would be agitated at Black for crushing his aspirations to main event the Showcase of the Immortals. The incident could kick off a fierce rivalry, which could eventually culminate at the Show of Shows.

The current leader of The Judgment Day would be compelled to bring back his Demon persona to counter the threat of the Dutch Destroyer. A match between the 'Demon' Finn Balor and Malakai Black sounds like an exciting idea, and the bout could end up being the best of both nights at WrestleMania 41.

#2. Malakai Black could challenge Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE United States Championship

Shinsuke Nakamura dethroned LA Knight at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 to capture the WWE United States Title. The King of Strong Style has been booked as an invincible force in recent months, leaving the fans thrilled about his sudden career resurgence.

If Nakamura manages to retain his title against The Defiant One in the upcoming SmackDown episode, a dangerous challenger could step up to put him on notice. The upcoming weeks could see Malakai Black return to WWE and instantly lay down a challenge for Nakamura's United States Championship.

The two former NXT Champions could have a verbal back-and-forth for weeks, before eventually locking horns at WrestleMania 41. At the Showcase of the Immortals, Black could put an end to the dominant reign of The Artist to capture his first singles title on the main roster.

After holding the United States Title for over six months, Shinsuke Nakamura would not be affected by dropping his championship against Black. Meanwhile, it would be an unforgettable moment for The Dutch Destroyer, who struggled to find his footing in WWE under the Vince McMahon-led regime.

#1. Seth 'Freakin' Rollins could reignite his feud with The Dutch Destroyer

Malakai Black's rivalry with Seth Rollins was one of the highlights of his first stint on WWE's main roster. Unfortunately, Black did not have any answer for Rollins' 'Messiah' avatar at that time.

After losing to his arch-nemesis CM Punk on RAW's Netflix debut, The Visionary finds himself in a precarious position. The Best in the World is reportedly set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41, leaving Rollins without a solid opponent for the Showcase of the Immortals.

The Striking Man from Amsterdam could solve this issue by setting his sights on The Architect in the weeks leading up to the Show of Shows. The roles will be reversed in their story this time, as Black would be the dominant heel that a babyface Seth Rollins would need to conquer.

The Revolutionary's in-ring combat style would blend well with that of Black, and the duo could put on a memorable classic at WWE's biggest pay-per-view of the year. If the 39-year-old star defeats Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, it would be the greatest moment of his WWE career.