Bischoff: Malakai Black Could Be Key to WWE NXT’s CW Success

One Big Thing

Eric Bischoff believes Malakai Black could be a cornerstone talent for WWE NXT’s move to The CW, citing Paul Heyman’s past strong support for the wrestler.

Why It Matters

WWE’s expansion to The CW creates new opportunities for talent placement, with NXT needing established stars to build its audience on the new network.

Key Details

• Black appears to be leaving AEW, opening the door for a potential WWE return
• WWE needs to fill content across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT on The CW
• Paul Heyman was “overly aggressive” about pushing Black during his previous WWE run
• Heyman spent significant time helping Black develop his character

By The Numbers

• Black would join 7 other former AEW talents in WWE, including:
  • Cody Rhodes
  • Jade Cargill
  • CM Punk
  • Ethan Page
  • Lexis King
  • Penta

Behind The Scenes

“Paul spent hours and hours and hours in catering, talking with Malakai, helping Malakai understand his character,” Bischoff said during his “83 Weeks” podcast.

What’s Next

With Triple H now leading creative, Black could find a more receptive environment for his character than during his previous WWE run under Vince McMahon.

The Bottom Line

What do you think about Malakai Black potentially returning to WWE? Would he be a good fit for NXT on The CW? Share your thoughts in the comments below.