In case you didn’t know…
For two years, Aleister Black was one of the most exciting members of the NXT roster. Battling guys like Andrade, Velveteen Dream, Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, and Tommaso Ciampa, the Anti-Hero always managed to leave crowds wanting more.
His mysterious persona mixed with his deadly array of strikes drew the WWE Universe to him, and in no time he became one of the top stars on the brand. A year after his debut, he captured the NXT Championship.
A year later, Black was pulling double duty as an NXT and main roster performer, teaming up with fellow call-up Ricochet, both of whom were brought up along with Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano with little explanation behind the decision. The duo fought for two seperate Tag Team Championships during WrestleMania weekend, but failed to capture either. After that, they were split, with Ricochet heading to Raw and Black moving on to SmackDown.
The heart of the matter
On a recent episode of Sheamus’s Celtic Warrior Workouts, Aleister Black and Zelina Vega trained with the former WWE Champion while also delving into their time with the WWE.
During the episode, Black revealed that there was no real plan for his current run on the main roster, and that it was a decision made out of the blue, stating that he’d received the news of his move as he was laying down for a nap before an NXT live event.
What’s next?
Black has continued to call out the SmackDown locker room over the past month, demanding someone challenge him to a fight. So far, no one has been brave enough to answer his challenge. It seems that, until that happens, the Dutch Destroyer will remain behind the curtain.
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