5 directions for latest AEW signee Brody King

In the latest episode of Dynamite, Brody King made his long-awaited AEW debut, joining Malakai Black as the most recent signee to the company.

Since making his in-ring debut in 2015, he has been successful in various pro wrestling promotions. He's held several titles as both a singles competitor and as part of a team, including the PWG tag team title with Malakai Black known as Kings of the Black Throne.

The first member of AEW's House of Black, a new, cult-like stable formed by Malakai Black, King's arrival came after months of speculation.

Now that he's officially All Elite, there is no shortage of potential storylines Brody might be featured in. Here are five directions AEW could take with their newest acquisition.

#5. Brody King and Malakai Black can feud with The Death Triangle

On the January 5 episode of AEW Dynamite, Malakai Black hinted at a potential feud against then-World Tag Team Champions, The Lucha Brothers,. With Rey Fenix's injury sidelining him for a while, that match seems unlikely to happen any time soon.

But it doesn't mean a feud between the Kings of the Black Throne and the Death Triangle isn't in the cards. Now that Penta El Zero Miedo is without a partner, he could be joined by PAC, who Black has fought against in the past.

A match between the two factions could help Black and King gain more legitimacy in AEW, helping cement their place among the company's tag team division.

#4. Brody King and Malakai Black could pursue the AEW World Tag Team Championship

As Brody King debuted by attacking Penta, it seems the Kings of the Black Throne's goal isn't capturing the World Tag Team Championship right now. Instead, they seem more focused on continuing their feud with Penta and the Varsity Blondes (Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison).

However, it's almost guaranteed that King and Black will eventually pursue the Tag Team Championship. In PWG, the two have proven to be formidable threats against their opponents. No doubt it would be interesting to see similar kinds of matches for AEW World Tag Team Titles in the future.

#3. Brody King as an enforcer for the House of Black

King is no stranger to playing the role of enforcer in a group, having been in a similar position with Villain Enterprises. As the newest addition to the House of Black, there's no question he'd play a great role acting as a manager/bodyguard for Malakai Black.

AEW is known to take their time while booking feuds, as evidenced by the long-anticipated debut match of Hook. If they decide to hold off on King's official first match, he'll be well-utilized as an enforcer outside the ring, interfering whenever the situation calls for it.

If anything, Black and King's partnership could be modeled after MJF and Wardlow's enforcer-wrestler partnership.

#2. Brody King could go for a singles title

With Brody King now in the House of Black in AEW, it seems unlikely he will start his journey in singles competition. However, if the House of Black continues to add new members, he could attempt to capture a singles title like the AEW TNT Championship.

One refreshing aspect of AEW is that, despite its heavy reliance on factions, there are plenty of opportunities for wrestlers to pursue their solo endeavors.

So even if he begins wrestling as a singles competitor in AEW, King could remain firmly tied to the House of Black. He could call on his teammates when he needs assistance.

#1. Brody King could feud with Malakai Black

It would be fascinating to see the kind of feud that could take place between King and Black.

There are a few directions AEW could take when it comes to King's feud with Black. The company could eventually portray King as a face wrestler tired of being controlled by Black. As the faction grows big enough, he could usurp Malakai's leadership position, exiling the former group leader.

The potential for witnessing violent matches with stipulations that play to their darker personas, too, could result in some unique angles fans haven't seen before.