Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Earlier this week, three fan-favorite professional wrestlers were removed from the AEW roster: Miro, Malakai Black, and Ricky Starks.More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Superstar Ricky Starks Makes Shocking Debut on WWE NXTA day after the releases were revealed, Starks shockingly appeared on NXT, saying that he was going to stay on the brand, saying that it needs “the hottest free agent right now, baby.”
Now, it appears that Miro and Black will also be joining WWE in the near future.
COLOGNE, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 11: Rusev during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany.
COLOGNE, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 11: Rusev during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany.
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According to a recent report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, both Miro and black are expected to return to WWE in the near future.The belief is that Malakai Black and Miro will also be in WWE very soon. Those in WWE have said that creative had been talking about Black and Miro.- WON pic.twitter.com/auRKe5GG43— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 14, 2025
In fact, Meltzer stated that creative plans have already been discussed for both wrestlers.More Pro Wrestling: Multiple AEW Superstars Removed From Roster Page: ReportMiro began wrestling professionally in 2008 before signing to WWE’s developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in 2010 under the name Alexander Rusev.In 2012, Miro transitioned to NXT with Lana as his manager before making his main roster debut at Royal Rumble 2014. His name was eventually shortened to just Rusev and by November, he would win the WWE United States Championship, a title he would hold three times.
Miro would remain with WWE until 2020. His most significant storylines came as a part of The League of Nations with Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, and Wade Barrett as well as his incredibly Popular “Rusev Day” gimmick.More Pro Wrestling: WWE Continues Talent Purge, Releases Another SuperstarMiro joined AEW shortly after leaving WWE and quickly became the TNT Champion.However, the rest of Miro’s time with the company was marked by long absences and sporadic appearances. He requested his release in September 2024, having only wrestled 11 matches since 2021.More Pro Wrestling: WWE News: Liv Morgan Suffers Bloody Injury on Monday Night RawBlack began wrestling professionally on the independent circuit in 2002 and earned championship gold in promotions like Combat Zone Wrestling, Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerilla, and Insane Championship Wrestling.In 2016, Black signed with WWE, debuting for NXT under the name Aleister Black. He would feud with the likes of Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, and Tommaso Ciampa.Black won the NXT Championship in April 2018 and would hold it for 108 before dropping it to Ciampa. He would move up to the main roster in February 2019 before being released by WWE in June 2021.More Pro Wrestling: WWE News: Hulk Hogan, Real American Beer Being Sued For NegligenceBlack made his AEW debut in July 2021 as Malakai Black, starting off feuding with Cody Rhodes.Eventually, Black would form the stable House of Black along with Brody King, Buddy Matthews, and Julia Hart. In March 2023, they defeated The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) to win the AEW World Trios Championship.Black’s time with AEW came to an end in February 2025.More Pro Wrestling: Pro Wrestling Notes: Every WWE and AEW Wrestler Released This Past WeekendFor more WWE, AEW, and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.