WWE Superstar Reportedly Set For Massive Push

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A WWE Superstar who returned to the company this year may be in line for a push. Aleister Black has reportedly impressed WWE officials since his return in April.
According to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite, the company is planning to raise Black's profile on SmackDown. This is due to his strong in-ring performances and good merchandise sales.
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The report states that WWE is pleased with Black's work since he rejoined the company. This has led to more backstage talk about moving him into a more significant role.
This is why the former NXT Champion has been seen interacting with other top stars. On a recent episode of SmackDown, he crossed paths with Damian Priest and R-Truth backstage.
While Black came up short in the King of the Ring tournament, his stock appears to be rising within the company.
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Black was one of the surprise returns following WrestleMania 41. However, he recently revealed there were discussions for him to return at the event itself.
Randy Orton has some fun in the crowd during Backlash France at LDLC Arena on May 4, 2024 in Lyon, France.
Randy Orton has some fun in the crowd during Backlash France at LDLC Arena on May 4, 2024 in Lyon, France.
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In a recent interview with Le10Sport, Black said he was considered to be Randy Orton's surprise opponent. That spot ultimately went to Joe Hendry.
"From what I'm told, there was a discussion about it," Black said. "The fact that they discussed it at all is pretty cool."
He added that he would have eagerly accepted the opportunity to face a legend like Orton on that stage.
"I would have jumped at it with open arms because any time I get a chance to wrestle Randy, it's a good time," he stated. "He's Randy Orton. At WrestleMania. How could I say no?"
Black's WWE accomplishments were primarily concentrated in NXT, where he was presented as a dominant and mysterious force. Upon his debut, he established a long undefeated streak in singles competition that created a powerful mystique.
His crowning achievement came at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans in 2018, where he defeated Andrade to capture the NXT Championship. In 2019, he found tag team success, winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside his partner, Ricochet. While he later moved to the main roster, he did not win any championships before his eventual WWE release in 2021.
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