Tom Büdgen (born 19 May 1985) is a Dutch professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Malakai Black. He is a former one-time AEW World Trios Champion. He is also known for his work in WWE, where he performed as Aleister Black from 2017 to 2021.

1 day ago · Malakai Black appears to be close to his return to WWE for the first time since 2022. Black is reportedly done with AEW and is expected to become a free agent soon.

Jan 16, 2025 · PWTorch is now reporting that Black “recently pushed back” on AEW adding “a lot” of injury time to the end of his contract, and it sounds like he will be a free agent soon.

Jan 10, 2025 · WWE is reportedly discussing a return for Malakai Black after his AEW contract expires in a couple of months. Malakai Black has had his name in the news more often than …

6 days ago · AEW sources have reportedly indicated that Malaki Black has finished up with the promotion, but will not be a free agent by the day of WWE Royal Rumble.

4 days ago · Although Malakai Black has left AEW, his former proteges remain, and the trio of Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart debuted their new name on tonight's Homecoming edition of "AEW Collision ...

6 days ago · As we’ve been reporting here on eWn, Malakai Black will be finishing up with All Elite Wrestling in the near future. Several sources within AEW have said that there have been no discussions about Black making any final appearances for the promotion. He will likely remain off television until his ...

Jan 9, 2025 · Malakai Black's future in All Elite Wrestling is once again in question after Wednesday night's episode of AEW Dynamite.

Tom Büdgen (born 19 May 1985) is a Dutch professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and competes under the ring name Malakai Black. He is also known for his time wrestling in WWE where he wrestled under the ring name Aleister Black and was a one-time NXT Champion.

Nov 7, 2024 · On AEW Dynamite last night (Nov. 6), Adam Cole wrestled Malakai Black. It was a bit of an awkward affair*, as it was continuing the story of Cole’s comeback from a nearly career-ending injury.