Malakai Black addressed fans’ concerns about his rumored injury, which was speculated to be the reason for his absence from singles matches in AEW in recent months.
Black’s last match was when House of Black lost the Trios Titles to The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn at All In. In a video on his Instagram story, Black confirmed that he does not have a back injury, but he is currently managing a minor calf tear and knee hyperextension.
“Something that I want to quickly address. I understand this is done from a perspective of caring, and I appreciate the fact that people care and that it comes from a good place. About a year ago, I made a video about rehabbing a back injury that I have. The video shows the process and strengthening my back. After the video was posted, people started bringing up this idea, ‘Oh, he has a bad back, therefore, ABC,’ which is not the case at all. For some reason, that has found its way back and the narrative is ‘he has not had singles matches because he has a bad back and nearly retired.’ That’s not true. Why I’m not having singles matches? I don’t know. I think it’s because they want House of Black to do six-mans. I was not in six-mans to hide a non-existing injury. Rest assured, I do not have a bad back and the reason I am home right now is because, well, due to a minor injury. I had a slight calf tear and a hyperextension in my knee, which is almost nursed back and almost ready to go back on the road. I appreciate the concern, but the reality is, I’m fine, and you will see me sooner rather than later,” he stated.
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In a recent video on his Instagram story, professional wrestler Malakai Black addressed fans’ concerns about his rumored injury, which had led to his absence from singles matches in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in recent months. Black clarified that he does not have a back injury, but he is currently managing a minor calf tear and knee hyperextension.
Black’s last match was when his team, House of Black, lost the Trios Titles to The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn at All In. Since then, fans had been speculating about the reason behind his absence from singles matches. In the video, Black expressed his gratitude for the fans’ concern and explained that the rumors about his back injury were not true.
He clarified that about a year ago, he had made a video documenting the process of rehabbing a back injury he had at that time. However, people had misconstrued that video and started spreading the narrative that he had a bad back and was on the verge of retirement. Black emphasized that this was not the case and that he does not have a bad back.
As for the reason behind his absence from singles matches, Black admitted that he was unsure. He speculated that it might be because AEW wanted House of Black to focus on six-man tag team matches. He emphasized that he was not hiding a non-existing injury during those matches.
Black reassured fans that he is fine and nearing full recovery from his minor calf tear and knee hyperextension. He expressed his appreciation for the concern shown by fans and assured them that they would see him back in action sooner rather than later.
The video addressing the rumors about his back injury was shared on Twitter by the #YEAHMovement account, allowing fans to hear Black’s statement directly from him.
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In conclusion, Malakai Black has clarified that he does not have a back injury, but he is currently managing a minor calf tear and knee hyperextension. He addressed fans’ concerns about his absence from singles matches in AEW and assured them that he is fine and will be returning to the ring soon.