Aleister Black vs. The Miz Announced For Next Friday's SmackDown

After his return on Friday Night SmackDown, Aleister Black is wasting no time on getting back into the thick of things.

The mysterious superstar returned to WWE, complete with his NXT entrance and music, and without saying a word, he said all he needed to say with a kick to The Miz's head.

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After that statement was made, it was announced that next week Aleister Black will face The Miz in the former's first match in WWE since 2021.

Black previously competed in WWE from 2016 to 2021, before spending four years in All Elite Wrestling under the name Malakai Black.

The announced card for next Friday's SmackDown is as follows:

WWE SmackDown (5/2/25)

  • Aleister Black vs. The Miz

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