5 Superstars WWE kept off TV without explanation

Modified Apr 14, 2021 10:39 GMT

#3 Aleister Black's WWE absence has left fans unhappy

Alexa Bliss was dripping with black substance. Was she fading to black...wait. 👀Could we see Aleister Black show up after #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/ibtoTDBYSR
— Dan Brown (@LyonsGamezYT) April 12, 2021

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Aleister Black is one of the most intriguing characters seen on WWE TV in recent memory. That's why it irked fans when they saw him being treated as an afterthought on the main roster following his move from WWE NXT.

Aleister Black competed in a singles match at WrestleMania 36 against Bobby Lashley. Things have changed drastically since then for both superstars. Bobby Lashley is currently the WWE Champion after successfully defending the belt against Drew McInytre on Night One of WrestleMania 37. Aleister Black, on the other hand, hasn't been seen on WWE TV since last October.

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3 Years ago one of the best wrestlers in WWE Aleister Black, won the NXT Championship at NXT Takeover New Orleans. Incredible moment 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/uqD6qc1AsA
— WrestleKroux⚔️2️⃣ (@WrestleKrouxx) April 7, 2021

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Aleister Black competed in a singles match against Kevin Owens on the October 12, 2020 edition of WWE RAW and lost the match via DQ. Black was taken off TV immediately following the loss and the WWE Universe hasn't seen him compete in the ring since.

Black has posted a bunch of cryptic messages on social media in his absence but WWE has yet to provide an official explanation as to his whereabouts.

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