Aleister Black is one of the latest superstars to return to WWE. After weeks of mysterious teasers and creepy vignettes, Aleister Black officially made his return to WWE and made a big impact on Friday Night SmackDown.
The former WWE NXT Champion interrupted The Miz, who was complaining about not being part of WrestleMania this year. In a chilling moment, Black hit The Miz with his signature move and reminded everyone why he is still one of the most dangerous and mysterious superstars in WWE.
After the show ended, WWE confirmed that Aleister Black will face The Miz in a one-on-one match next week.
While many are expecting Aleister Black to win, now the big question is what comes next for this dark and dangerous superstar. With his renewed aura of mystery and menace, many interesting opponents are waiting for him. Let’s look at three top stars who could face Aleister Black in the coming weeks.
3. Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu has become one of the strongest and most exciting wrestlers very quickly in WWE. He uses his strength and athletic skills to overpower his opponents.
Jacob Fatu is the current WWE United States Champion and considered as once in a lifetime talent. After winning the title at the WrestleMania 41, top wrestlers like Drew McIntyre, LA Knight and Damian Priest are all ready to face him.
But could Aleister Black challenge him? Black has never won a title on the main roster and might aim for Fatu’s championship. If this fight happens, it would be an intense battle between two strong superstars.
2. Carmelo Hayes
Carmelo Hayes has become one of the best young wrestlers in WWE quickly. He made his mark in NXT by winning NXT Championship and the North American Title.
Carmelo Hayes has shown why he’s a top WWE talent since joining the main roster last year. He teamed up with The Miz recently, though it seems more for strategy than friendship. This partnership helped him win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal before WrestleMania 41.
It seems likely that Black will face Hayes soon since Aleister Black has targeted The Miz. This match between two rising stars would be exciting and could steal the show.
1. Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes has become one of the biggest stars in WWE. He has been the main event at WrestleMania for three years in a row. Though “The American Nightmare” won the Undisputed WWE Championship once, he lost to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 on 20 April 2025.
Cody Rhodes was missing from the recent SmackDown that happened just after WrestleMania 41, leaving fans curious about his next move. This might lead to a rematch with Aleister Black. These two had a fierce rivalry in AEW and now bringing it to WWE could make it even more intense.
A match between Cody Rhodes and Aleister Black would be a major event and could become one of WWE’s most exciting rivalries.
These are the top three possible opponents for Aleister Black as he returns to WWE. Fans can expect some unforgettable battles in the coming weeks with these exciting matchups.
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