Aleister Black Returning To WWE Soon?

A backstage update on Aleister Black, who hasn't been on WWE TV since October.

by Andy H Murray
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WWE spent time filming vignettes for Aleister Black's return to television this week.

Per PWInsider's Mike Johnson, the vignettes are based loosely on Black's childhood and while there's currently no word on when they might hit the airwaves, that they're in the can suggests we aren't in for a long wait.

Black, 35, hasn't been on WWE television since concluding his feud with Kevin Owens on the 12 October 2020 episode of Raw. KO defeated Black in a No Disqualification that night, while Aleister was sent to SmackDown as part of the 2020 WWE Draft the same day. He is yet to appear for the blue brand.

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November saw Black's wife, Thea Trinidad, released from WWE for "breach of contract" as she failed to comply with the company's restrictive third-party platform ban.

The run up to WrestleMania 37 saw Black respond to Murphy's challenge for a match at the event, which never came to pass. He has been spotted at the WWE Performance Center, potentially preparing for a comeback, and has reportedly been dealing with some minor injuries during his time away from television as well.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.