Aleister Black made his big return to WWE in 2025, but his second run with the company came to an end a few months ago when the decision was made to release him from his contract. Now Aleister Black (advertised as Malakai Black) is preparing to return to the ring sooner than later.
Today PROGRESS Wrestling announced that Malakai Black will be competing on three dates on their upcoming Odyssey Tour including Friday, September 4 at Corn Exchange in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday, September 5 at O2 Academy in Leeds, England and Sunday, September 6 at O2 Ritz in Manchester, England.
PROGRESS Wrestling posted the following:
“⛵ THE ODYSSEY TOUR – MALAKAI BLACK WILL BE COMPETING ⛵
One of the biggest names in professional wrestling is coming to Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester for his first matches back on the independent wrestling scene!
He’s held gold in every major company he’s set foot in and returns to PROGRESS with one major goal…
Malakai will be competing during the tour at the following venues;
📍 @EdinburghCornEx
📍 @o2academyleeds
📍 @o2ritzmanc
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster or on the PROGRESS Website
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⛵ THE ODYSSEY TOUR – MALAKAI BLACK WILL BE COMPETING ⛵
One of the biggest names in professional wrestling is coming to Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester for his first matches back on the independent wrestling scene!
He's held gold in every major company he's set foot in and… pic.twitter.com/fZlb9YTuL6
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) August 12, 2026