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#2 Former WWE Superstar Aleister Black heading to AEW?

PWG, man what a place. https://t.co/V31vlUwTF5
— Tommy End (@TommyEnd) June 3, 2021

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Aleister Black was one of the names released by WWE a few weeks back. Apart from Braun Strowman, Aleister Black's release came as the biggest shock to the WWE Universe.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has stated that the former NXT champion is expected to join AEW once his 90-day no-compete clause with WWE is over:

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The report also notes that while Black's move to AEW is not a done deal, it is strongly believed that he will be joining the promotion when his 90-day non-compete clause ends.

Aleister Black, now known as Tommy End, was being pushed on SmackDown before his release. The push made WWE's decision to let him go even more head-scratching.

It was reported that Vince McMahon wasn't a fan of his in-ring style and did not 'get' Black and Murphy. Tommy End is a wrestling veteran and his years of experience will be an asset to AEW if End joins the young company this year.

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