Sat Apr 26 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Aleister Black’s WWE Return Imminent: Spotted Backstage at SmackDown
**FORT WORTH, TX** – Wrestling insider PWInsider reports that Aleister Black (Malakai Black) has been sighted backstage at the Dixies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, fueling speculation of an imminent return to WWE. This comes after weeks of cryptic vignettes teasing his comeback, culminating in a recent segment displaying today’s date.
Black’s appearance follows his departure from AEW earlier this year, after his final match on February 19th. His departure was signaled by a post-match hug with Adam Cole, and subsequently, his House of Black stablemates moved on to form the Hounds of Hell faction.
Tonight’s SmackDown features a stacked card, including a WWE United States Women’s Championship match between Chelsea Green and Zelina Vega, a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWE Tag Team Championships, and an appearance by Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena. Other wrestlers confirmed backstage include Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
Live coverage of SmackDown begins at 8:00 pm ET. The return of Aleister Black promises to add another layer of excitement to an already action-packed show.
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