Breaking: Dave Meltzer Certain Malakai Black Headed to WWE After AEW Release

One Big Thing

Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reports high confidence that former AEW star Malakai Black will sign with WWE following his release from All Elite Wrestling.

Key Details

• Three major AEW departures confirmed: Malakai Black, Ricky Starks, and Miro
• Black’s contract was near expiration, while Starks and Miro received early releases
• Meltzer expressed varying levels of certainty about each wrestler’s WWE future:
  • Malakai Black: “Certain”
  • Ricky Starks: “Almost certain”
  • Miro: “Expect but not certain”

Why It Matters

These releases signal a significant shift in AEW’s roster management and could strengthen WWE’s talent pool under Triple H’s creative leadership.

Notable Context

• Black had long been rumored to favor a WWE return under Triple H
• Starks and Miro had limited TV time in recent months
• Rey Fenix remains with AEW despite recent public complaints

By The Numbers

• 3 major stars released
• 0 TV appearances for Miro and Starks in recent months
• 1 House of Black member potentially moving to WWE

What’s Next?

Wrestling fans will watch closely for these stars’ next moves, particularly during WWE’s Road to WrestleMania season.

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