Malakai Black Addresses AEW Departure Rumors Following 11/6 Dynamite Loss

Malakai Black has been a major presence in AEW for over three years, primarily working as part of The House of Black. However, there were rumors that he was going to leave AEW following his loss on Dynamite this week and he has now shot down such rumors.

The November 6th episode of AEW Dynamite featured Adam Cole defeating Malakai Black. After the match, Black shared a moment of respect with Cole, but when he looked back at the ring, it created speculation that he might be leaving or retiring from wrestling.

According to Fightful Select, Black is not retiring at all. However, there has been talk within AEW in recent months that if AEW doesn’t exercise options on his contract, Black could potentially be done with the company by the end of this year or early 2025.

Malakai Black took to his Instagram story and addressed rumors of him leaving AEW following Dynamite. He made it clear that he is not injured, not retiring, and not leaving. He said people have been speculating about his retirement after every match, but these rumors are false.

Black pointed out that he hasn’t had any injuries in over three years, including his past back injury, which he only mentioned after it was fully healed. Black asked people to stop spreading these rumors and stated that if he decides to retire, he will make the announcement himself. He also explained that Adam Cole’s promo was just a thank you for their match, not a sign he is leaving.

“Here we are once more, a match down. And again, everybody is ‘He’s retiring. He’s retiring because of his injuries and this and that.’ Well, neither of these things. I’m not injured, nor am I retiring, nor am I leaving. I feel this happens every match I have. And I don’t understand how many times you’re going to say these things and them not happening, and people still are going to fall for that.

I haven’t been injured in more than three years, and I’m referring to my back injury, of course, and I only posted about that after it was already done. If you would have read the post, you’d have seen that and not read what other people have written about it. I’m fine. I’ve been fine for the longest time. I would really appreciate it if that stuff stops, man. If I’m going to retire, you’re going to hear from me and not after Adam just cuts a promo just as a thank you for the match, because that’s all it was. So thank you.”

In 2022, Tony Khan mentioned that Malakai Black was under contract with AEW for five years. However, it was then reported that his deal may expire early next year. While there’s no guarantee he will stick with AEW in the long run, Black at least made it clear he isn’t leaving Tony Khan’s company at the moment. Therefore, it remains to be seen what Black will decide for his career once his contract expires next year.

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