The House of Black has been the dominant faction in AEW since its inception. The group won the Trios Championship and terrorized the locker room. However, things are not looking good for the group, especially with rumors that one of the members may be leaving AEW.
Malakai is the leader of the Black House. He originally formed the group with Brody King and Buddy Matthews before adding Julia Hart to his lineup. In the beginning, the group was successful in the company, but last year left fans wanting more. Due to their mistaken booking, fans believed that Malakai Black might leave the company after losing to Adam Cole at the November 6 episode of Dynamite.
However, Black denied these rumors and even criticized his fans for believing misinformation. Although he denied the rumors, Black Full Gear hasn't stepped into the ring since 2024, which has raised a lot of eyebrows.
Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter even reported it People in Tony Khan's company believe he has left the promotion. That way, AEW could book an angle where Malakai Black is attacked by his stablemates, thus putting him off television as he leaves the promotion. The reason for the attack may be that the group has not achieved anything under Black's leadership in recent months and has been seen as weak compared to other factions.
Buddy Matthews was teased leaving the House of Blacks after his loss to AEW Dynamite
Buddy Matthews has been in the House of Black since the beginning of the AEW run. He's had incredible matches during his time in the company, and despite his amazing skills, he's always seen as Black's sidekick.
This week on Dynamite, Buddy Matthews faced Will Ospreay and failed. After the match, Ospreay cut a promo and referenced Malakai Black saying that Buddy and King don't need to follow the leader. After the dynamite is airborne, Matthews cut an exclusive promo saying he didn't hear Osprey's words.
“2024 is in the books, 2025 is now and upon us, and I haven't started 2025 the way I'd hoped. Especially leading up to the Grand Slam in Australia next month, but it's been years since Will has heard my name. and it's been years since Will's tonight, these names have come together, and even though you put a sob in 2025, tonight your words fall on deaf ears it didn't go away,” Matthews said.
It will be interesting to see if this could be the beginning of the end for the House of Black.
Edited by Brandon Nell