AEW’s House Of Black Debut New Name
With one AEW star on their way out of the company, there has been a new name debuted for the former House of Black.
Following the January 9th edition of Dynamite, it was reported that Malakai Black was done with the company. Black has been linked with a return to WWE for several years, and those rumours have only gathered pace as Triple H has continued to put his stamp on the sports entertainment giant. The Game worked closely with Black in NXT and is said to be a huge admirer of the star.
It’s since been claimed that many in AEW were frustrated by Malakai Black’s unwillingness to lose after it became clear he wanted to return to WWE.
That has left Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Julia Hart at somewhat of a loose end as the other members of The House of Black but now they’ve moved on as a trio.
AEW Now Home To The Hounds Of Hell
AEW Collision in Jacksonville saw Hart, Matthews, and King emerge as The Hounds of Hell. Brody King and Buddy Matthews teamed to defeat the Gates of Agony.
Welcome The Hounds of HELL!
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on @tntdrama & @SportsOnMax@Brodyxking | @SNM_Buddy | @TheJuliaHartpic.twitter.com/Z0t3kQTBV7
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 26, 2025
Brody King has filed to trademark the team’s name with Buddy Matthews also registering a trademark for ‘Hell Hounds’ leading many to believe that would be their new name in AEW.
It remains to be seen when Malakai Black will return to WWE but with the Royal Rumble just around the corner, many will be anticipating his presence in the Rumble match.