Aleister Black possibly returning to AEW has been a hot topic since his WWE release, but now Jim Ross is weighing in, and he made it clear that he doesnt think Black has burned bridges with AEW. Speculation picked up quickly after Black was let go, especially given his past run in AEW as Malakai Black and his ties to the House of Black. That talk was already cooled down when Shawn Dean gave a blunt one-word responseNoto a fan suggestion about bringing him back. Speaking on Grilling JR on April 30, 2026, Jim Ross was asked directly whether he believes Black had burned his bridge with AEW. He immediately shut that down, as he said, No, I do not. But Ross didnt frame the situation as entirely positive either. After saying the bridge isnt burned, he pointed to concerns about trust and reliability, suggesting that those factors could impact Blacks future opportunities. He also clarified that the issue isnt about Blacks presentation or in-ring work, making it clear those strengths are still intact. Even with those concerns, Ross made it clear where he personally stands. Bottom lineJim Ross isnt closing the door on Aleister Black in AEW, but hes not pretending everything is perfect either. The opportunity is still there, but it may depend on how those concerns are addressed moving forward. Do you think Aleister Black should get another shot in AEW, or is it time for him to try something new elsewhere? Sound off in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
