— After multiple reports surfaced earlier this month suggesting that Malakai Black is done with AEW, it appears that is indeed the case. PWInsiderelite.com reports that AEW sources have revealed that the company has had no conversations about Black making any final appearances for the promotion. Presumably it would appear as if he simply be kept off TV until his contract expires.

— For those wondering when that would be, the report notes that his deal is believed to be up in February or March which would make him unavailable for a surprise return appearance in the men’s WWE Royal Rumble match which takes place on February 1. Still, he is expected to be headed back to WWE once he is legally able to and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported last week that within WWE, they expect him back, as his name has been brought up within creative circles.