In a video shared on his Instagram Stories (via Fightful), Malakai Black addressed speculation about his status in AEW and his future in wrestling following his recent match on AEW Dynamite. During the match, Black seemed to hint at a possible departure, as he let Adam Cole hit his finishing move before sharing a hug with him afterward. However, Black clarified that he is not retiring, not leaving AEW, and is not currently injured.
Malakai Black said:
“Here we are once more. The match is done and again everybody is, ‘Oh, he’s retiring. He’s retiring because of his injuries,’ and this and that. I’m neither of these things. I’m not injured, nor am I retiring, nor am I leaving. I feel this happens every match I have and I don’t understand how many times you’re going to say these things and them not happening and people are going to fall for that. I haven’t been injured for more than three years. I’m referring to my back injury, of course, and I only posted about that after it was done. I’m fine. I’ve been fine for the longest time. I would really appreciate it if that stuff stops. If I’m going to retire, you’re going to hear it from me and not after Adam cuts a promo as a thank you for the match because that’s all it was.”
