About a month after surprising WWE by appearing on Smackdown post-WrestleMania 41, Aleister Black opened up about his experience returning to the company. Having left WWE in 2021 and spent the following years working with All Elite Wrestling until early 2025, Black discussed his journey in his Atomic Drop newsletter while also reflecting on the WWE event in Paris.
Black admitted feeling nervous at first but quickly experienced relief. He described his first day backstage as a blend of nostalgia, familiarity, and some uncertainty. However, seeing familiar faces rapidly eased his nerves. “I was very nervous initially, but then it all felt the same in a very positive way…all my worries faded. In fact, it felt even better this time around,” he said.
He praised the WWE locker room environment and spoke highly of his good relationships with Triple H and Nick Khan. Black expressed, “It felt amazing, like coming home for the first time when everything clicked again. There’s nothing quite like WWE, and I felt like this was where I truly belonged.”
Fan Take: Aleister Black’s return is a powerful reminder of WWE’s unique appeal and ability to welcome back its talent with open arms. For fans, this could signal exciting storylines and a reinvigorated roster dynamic that benefits the sport’s future.
