WWE reportedly has significant plans to elevate Aleister Black on the SmackDown brand. According to a report from PWInsiderElite.com, there has been a lot of discussion within WWE creative management about raising Black’s profile going forward.
The sources cited in the report are the same ones who previously indicated that Damian Priest was earmarked for a move to the upper card, a prediction that came to fruition. The desire to push Black is reportedly due to the company being happy with both his in-ring work and his merchandise sales since his return.
This backstage sentiment is reflected in Black’s recent booking. He has been interacting with several main event personalities on SmackDown and has not lost a singles match since his return to the company in May.
The report states that if all goes according to plan, fans can expect to see Black utilized even more in central storylines in the coming weeks and months.
