The Black Family has been a dominant faction in AEW since its inception. The team won the trios championship and terrorized the locker room. However, things are not looking good for the group, especially with rumors that one of its members may be leaving AEW.

Malachai Black is the leader of the Black family. He initially formed the group with Brody King and Buddy Matthews, then added Julia Hart to their ranks. At first, the band found success with the company, but last year left fans wanting more. Due to poor bookings, fans believed Malakai Black might be leaving the company after her loss to Adam Cole on Dynamite’s November 6 episode.

However, Blake denies the rumors He even slammed fans for believing misinformation. While Black has denied the rumors, many have raised eyebrows as he hasn’t stepped foot in a ring since Full Gear 2024.

Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter even reported that People inside Tony Khan’s company think he’s done with promotion. Therefore, AEW will likely film an angle where Malakai Black is attacked by his stablemates, thereby writing him off television when he exits the promotion. The attack may be based on the belief that the group has achieved nothing under Black’s leadership in recent months and appears weak compared to other factions.

Buddy Matthews teases departure from Black House after AEW Dynamite loss

Buddy Matthews has been with House of Black since the beginning of his AEW career. He had some incredible games during his tenure with the company, and despite his impressive skills, he was always viewed as Black’s sidekick.

This week, Buddy Matthews unsuccessfully faced off against Will Ospreay on Dynamite. After the match, Osprey cut a promo and stated that Buddy and Kim didn’t need to follow the leader, quoting Malachai Black. After “Dynamite” went off the air, Matthews cuts an exclusive promo saying Osprey’s words didn’t fall on deaf ears.

“2024 is in the books, 2025 is around the corner, it’s all around us, but I haven’t started my 2025 the way I would have liked. Especially with the Grand Slam next month in Australia, but Will has heard my name for years, I have heard Will’s name tonight for years, Will, even though you gave me a burp in 2025, your words tonight did not go unnoticed. Deaf. Ears,” Matthews said.

It will be interesting to see if this is the beginning of the end for the Black family.