As noted before, Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in Manchester, New Hampshire was notable for Adam Cole defeating Malakai Black in a singles match and for the post-match stuff between Cole and Black coming across as if it was Black’s farewell from AEW.
Black provided an update earlier today on Instagram denying the recent online speculation and rumors of him leaving AEW soon. Black also denied that he is injured nor is he retiring from wrestling following his match against Cole.
“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.”
Black’s contract with AEW is currently believed to be expiring by the end of 2024 to early 2025 with the potential of AEW picking up the option years on his deal.
Transcript h/t: Fightful.com
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