While not confirming his current contractual status, Malakai Black took to Instagram Sunday to confirm that he did ask for his release from AEW -- something that has been on his mind for the last six months.
In the statement seen below, Black wrote that the last two years of his life has "lended to a lot of set-backs" for both he and his wife.
He said that perhaps once his mind settles on certain things and processes from the past two years, he will discuss more exact details and have a more informed conversation about them.
Similar to his promo from Saturday night at an indie show, he wrote that he is taking time off for the first time in 22 years.
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