Aleister Black Drops Major Teaser Ahead of WWE SmackDown
Aleister Black shares “Almost time” message on Instagram ahead of SmackDown, sparking WWE comeback rumors after his AEW departure.
Speculation surrounding Aleister Black’s WWE return intensified hours before SmackDown aired, as the former AEW star shared a cryptic social media post that sent the wrestling world into a frenzy. Released from his AEW contract in mid-February by Tony Khan, Black has been widely rumored to rejoin the WWE roster where his wife Zelina Vega currently performs.
The Dutch wrestler took to Instagram stories and posted an image of gladiator-style shorts bearing his Blxckmass logo with the caption “Almost time,” fueling already rampant comeback rumors. This social media tease came as WWE prepares for one of its final stops on the Road to WrestleMania in Chicago, and follows weeks of mysterious vignettes airing on WWE programming that fans believe are signaling Black’s impending arrival.
After letting fans speculate for several hours, Black returned to Instagram with a follow-up post clarifying that his “Almost time” message referred to an upcoming combat sports collection from his Blxckmass Clothing line. The former NXT Champion hasn’t competed in a WWE ring since December 2020, when he faced Kevin Owens in a No Disqualification match on Raw, capping a series of three consecutive losses to Owens over a six-week period.
The timing of Black’s teaser was perfect to build fan anticipation, regardless of whether his WWE return is imminent. If he does rejoin the company after WrestleMania as rumored, his previous WWE run suggests he could immediately make an impact on SmackDown’s roster. Wrestling fans should keep their eyes on the April 25th SmackDown After WrestleMania, which has historically featured surprise returns and debuts that set the stage for fresh feuds heading into the new season.
