One Big Thing
House of Black’s Brody King took to social media to humorously dispel rumors about Malakai Black’s AEW future, joking that his teammate is leaving wrestling to start a “traveling cat circus.”
Why It Matters
The playful response comes amid serious speculation about Black’s AEW status following an emotional moment after his match with Adam Cole, demonstrating how wrestlers are increasingly using social media to address rumors directly while maintaining kayfabe.
By The Numbers
• Black has been with AEW since 2021
• House of Black formed in 2022
• The stable has captured the AEW Trios Championships once
The Details
Key Points
• King tweeted that Black would be “leaving wrestling forever” to pursue his “true calling” with a cat circus
• Former AEW Women’s Champion Nyla Rose played along, claiming to have “already bought tickets”
• Black has explicitly denied rumors about both his departure and alleged injuries
• The emotional display after the Adam Cole match was clarified as a moment between longtime friends
Direct Quote
“I knew it was his true calling when he showed me a video of his cats reenacting a move for move Ospreay vs Ricochet match,” King wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Behind The Scenes
Black and his wife, WWE’s Zelina Vega, are known cat enthusiasts who maintain separate social media accounts dedicated to their pets, adding an extra layer of humor to King’s joke.
Looking Ahead
Black remains an active member of the House of Black, with no credible evidence supporting rumors of his departure from AEW in 2024 or early 2025.
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