Malakai Black’s WWE Royal Rumble 2024 Status Confirmed After AEW Exit

One Big Thing

Former AEW star Malakai Black will not appear at WWE Royal Rumble 2024, as he remains under AEW contract and is not in Indianapolis for the event.

Why It Matters

Black’s absence from the Royal Rumble impacts WWE’s surprise entrant possibilities and confirms his ongoing contractual obligations to AEW, despite being written off television.

Key Details

• Black was recently written off AEW TV after his House of Black stable rebranded as the Hounds of Hell
• His former teammates Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart continue as an active unit in AEW
• Black’s AEW contract has not expired, preventing any immediate WWE return
• He is confirmed to not be in Indianapolis for the Royal Rumble event

By The Numbers

• 30 total participants will compete in the men’s Royal Rumble match
• Black last appeared in WWE in 2021 before joining AEW

Looking Ahead

Black’s contractual status with AEW will need to change before any potential WWE return can materialize. The timeline for such a change remains unclear.

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