Ricky Starks is now Ricky Saints, with the former All Elite Wrestling star changing his name upon arriving in WWE NXT.

However, after transitioning to WWE's main roster, Black's momentum faltered, and he was ultimately released in 2021. He subsequently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), adopting the moniker Malakai Black and continuing to cultivate his unique character.

According to recent reports, former AEW star Malakai Black is seemingly headed back to WWE. Black was signed to the Stamford-based promotion before moving to All Elite Wrestling.

Malakai Black’s long assumed WWE return could be coming soon, with it believed the former NXT Champion could be returning ‘imminently’.

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AEW Grand Slam Australia was a huge success for the company, and WWE Hall of Famer JBL has opened up how he thought the event played out.

A top wrestling star is reportedly AEW-bound after recently ending his tenure with TNA. This comes in light of the 6'1" star snubbing an offer from the global juggernaut, WWE.

Wrestlers being released from WWE and AEW is nothing new. Both promotions operate on a talent-hoarding basis, keeping stacks of talented performers signed to contracts solely to restrict them from competing elsewhere, such is the case with Tony Khan refusing to let Rey Fénix out of his AEW deal until its expiration.

On Friday, the Enmarket Arena announced that it will host WWE Smackdown on Friday, May 23. The event will air live on the USA Network. Among the names

During an appearance on Cheap Heat, Uso admitted the bout "left a bad taste" in his mouth. Now, he will challenge World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at WWE WrestleMania 41. Uso spoke with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports about the importance of the match.

Mick Foley says the existence of AEW has been good for many reasons, but revealed the primary reason to be thankful for Tony Khan and All Elite Wrestling during

AEW's Wheeler Yuta compares the star-studded locker room to a fever dream, especially considering how many of them he's wrestled.