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Unfortunately, Aleister Black was listed as one of many WWE releases today. It came as a huge shock to wrestling fans, as he'd just begun what seemed like a storyline with Big E on SmackDown a few weeks ago. He was all set to return to the ring with a new gimmick of "The Dark Father".
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Aleister Black had always been a unique presence since debuting in NXT many years ago. His entrance, charisma, and in-ring skills indicated that he was a megastar waiting to burst onto the main event scene.
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While he was one of the best superstars to ever grace NXT, he failed to capture that same magic on the main roster. Sadly, WWE creative didn't know what to do with someone like Black, leading to him wallowing in the undercard if he even made it on the show.
Any company on the planet would be lucky to have Aleister Black on their roster. Knowing that we're going to look at five dream matches that we could see from him going forward.
#5 Aleister Black takes on 'The Wrestling God' Moose
At Against All Odds, Moose will challenge Kenny Omega for the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship. Reportedly, Moose signed a new contract with IMPACT, keeping what would be their top star locked in for a bit longer. Considering that, if Aleister Black spends some time in IMPACT Wrestling, why not go after the big fish?
It didn't take long for Moose to call out the former NXT Champion, so clearly, there's something there. Just picturing Aleister Black countering Moose's Lights Out spear with the Black Mass is enough to get me ready to pay out of pocket for a pay-per-view.
Plus, both of these men have killer entrances. Seriously, check this out.
Moose is this multi-tool multi-sport athlete with all the potential in the world. Aleister Black, if he can keep any aspects of this character, seems to be the opposite of what Moose strives to be. Through Moose's entrance, he seems to be the light in the darkness, the one that deserves the spotlight to be shone on while Black lives in that darkness.
A lot can be done with this feud, and it's something that would surprise anyone that's not giving IMPACT Wrestling a lot of attention as of late.
#4 Aleister Black vs. Darby Allin
This match has a pretty easy premise. Aleister Black's kicks look like they could kill and Darby Allin sells like death. Seriously, is there anyone on the planet better at making the fans believe they're feeling the effects of a well-placed boot to the cranium than Darby Allin?
The former TNT Champion's relentless and reckless style lends well to an opponent who's all about kicking your teeth through the back of your throat. Seriously, look at that suicide dive to Miro from the TNT Title match a few weeks back. He's a man that is willing to do everything in his power to make a match look good.
He'd sell the Black Mass like a bullet. You know I'm right. It would be one of the most captivating matches you'd see on AEW Dynamite as the homegrown Darby takes on an, ideally, heel Aleister Black.
It could lead, if they want, to a union of sorts. A tag team, perhaps, to go along with an already loaded division at AEW. A lot could come out of a program revolving around Darby Allin and Aleister Black, especially if Sting's still going to be hanging around Darby by then. Sting staring down Aleister Black? You could sell a pay-per-view on that alone.
#3 Aleister Black takes on Eric Young and Violent By Design
On Twitch following the release, Aleister Black spoke about the importance of his gear and how he'd wear green to represent being poisoned by anger and fury because anger is a poison. Anyone watching IMPACT Wrestling would know that Eric Young is fueled by trying to "clean" the wrestling world and cure everyone of a disease.
At that point, it pretty much writes itself; Eric Young is the cure for the disease that Aleister Black would be bringing to IMPACT Wrestling. Young took over the company for a short time on his own, and with Violent By Design backing him, it would not surprise anyone to see him do so once again.
Considering there's probably a 90-day no-compete clause, there's enough time for Eric Young to get his claws back into IMPACT Wrestling. Violent By Design already holds the tag titles and could be bringing more gold in soon. Aleister Black leading a coup against the controlling forces of VBD and Eric Young could not only solidify Black as a top star on the roster but bring up other stars lower on the card.
Add all that to the fact that Aleister Black vs. Eric Young just sounds like a really fun match. We did see that, kind of, during Young's last year on RAW, but this is an Eric Young that's revitalized his career. Against someone creative like Aleister Black, who loves character work, it could be something special.
#2 Aleister Black vs. KENTA
Alright, Aleister Black technically already had this match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III. Unfortunately for both of them, it's more of a forgotten gem as that show is remembered more for the creation of the Undisputed Era and Adam Cole's debut.
Since leaving WWE back in 2019, KENTA returned to NJPW, where he quickly shocked the world when joining the Bullet Club. He's really shone through after that. His bouts with Lance Archer, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Evil, and more really gave wrestling fans a chance to see what was lacking in his WWE run. And while his time in 205 Live is unjustly overlooked, KENTA and Hideo Itami are two different characters.
Much like Eric Young in the previous slide, KENTA is a completely different beast from Hideo Itami. At full speed, Aleister Black and KENTA could give us a stellar strong-style match. Following that, Black could face off against other Bullet Club members before going after a title. Maybe IWGP US Champion Jon Moxley. Seems like fun, yeah?
#1 Aleister Black vs. Kenny Omega
Aleister Black deserves to be at the top of any promotion he works with, plain and simple. He's got every tool necessary to be the face of a company. He brings a unique presence with him that truly sets him out from the rest of the pack, and what he can do in the ring is absolutely mind-blowing.
Knowing that, why not send him to a promotion that heavily relies on the in-ring aspect of professional wrestling?
Not only that, why not put him in a match against an all-time great in Kenny Omega? The AEW World Champion shows no signs of slowing down. Now carrying four different championships from three different companies, Omega looks to be the guy to beat for anyone needing to make a name for themselves.
Both Aleister Black and Kenny Omega are known for, among other things, their striking game. The V-Trigger vs. The Black Mass is a story that really writes itself.
Even if AEW doesn't want Omega to lose their world title, Aleister Black could be the one to take away the IMPACT Wrestling World Title or the AAA Mega Championship. That in itself presents us with a ton of fresh matchups for the Striking Man from Amsterdam.
When it comes to someone of the caliber of Aleister Black, Tommy End, or whatever he'll go by in the future, one has to consider Kenny Omega to be an ideal dream match. However, that dream now seems more like a possible reality going forward.
