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5 things you probably didn t know about Malakai Black and Zelina Vega s relationship

By Muhammad Farhan Modified 13 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Black and Zelina Vega are a recognizable wrestling couple Malakai Black requested his release from AEW amid mental health concerns and was granted a conditional one after participating in a Trios match at All Out 2022. After House of Black suffered a loss to Darby Allin, Sting, and Miro, Black hugged Brody King and Buddy Matthews before bowing to the live Chicago crowd as he bade goodbye. Now photos have resurfaced of The Dutchman on holiday with his wife and WWE Superstar Zelina Vega, who has been spending time away from wrestling due to an unknown injury post-WrestleMania. Vega recently took to Twitter to share some images of her holiday with her husband, which showed the couple in high spirits. The duo is one of the most recognizable wrestling couples in the business and is in a unique position to be employed by rival wrestling companies. Here are five things you probably didn't know about their relationship.

#5 Malakai Black and Zelina Vega first met in WWE NXT

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Fans will be surprised to learn that Black and Zelina never crossed paths until they met in NXT. They started their careers in separate places, with Vega debuting under the ring name Rosita in IMPACT wrestling while Black was known as Tommy End in the European independent circuit. Vega was dating former WWE Cruiserweight Superstar and IMPACT wrestler Austin Aries at that time. He was on the WWE roster when Vega signed, but their relationship ended before they ever worked together on NXT or the main roster. Vega and Black trained at the WWE Performance Center around the same time in 2017, and that is when love probably blossomed between the two.

#4 Malakai Black and Zelina Vega share a love for tattoos

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Malakai Black and Zelina Vega made the news in 2020 after getting tattoos together, with the latter posting several photos highlighting hers on Instagram. The couple got the tattoos from renowned artist Daniel Selleck in Orlando, Florida. Selleck posted a photo on his official Instagram handle displaying his tattoo work on Black. Vega, on the other hand, added a few new tattoos that were smaller, including one dedicated to her mother. Black visibly boasts an impressive list of body art, and it's clear his love for ink is shared by his spouse.

#3 Malakai Black and Zelina Vega were storyline rivals in NXT

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Aleister Black vs Andrade "Cien" Almas For The #NXT Championship Is Expected To Take Place At #NXTTakeOverNewOrleans30789Report: Aleister Black vs Andrade "Cien" Almas For The #NXT Championship Is Expected To Take Place At #NXTTakeOverNewOrleans https://t.co/RQo4K6zA3f One fun fact about Malakai Black and Zelina Vega is that they have never appeared on-screen as a couple despite being married. Instead, they were storyline rivals during their time in NXT. In 2018, Vega started appearing as a manager for Andrade and helped him become NXT Champion. During this time, the star feuded with Vega's real-life husband, Aleister Black. Their incredible match at TakeOver: New Orleans in 2018 saw Aleister Black win the NXT Championship from Andrade, despite Vega's multiple interferences at ringside.

#2 Malakai Black and Zelina Vega got married in 2018

Official Women's Wrestling Fansite@fiercexfemalesPhotos: Wedding photos from Zelina Vega and Aleister Black's big day facebook.com/notes/official…1Photos: Wedding photos from Zelina Vega and Aleister Black's big day facebook.com/notes/official… https://t.co/XcXrcewDVJ Zelina Vega and Malakai Black tied the knot in late 2018, just a year into their relationship. Their wedding was an intimate affair. Only a few photos have circulated from the event, with a small group of friends and family invited. It was indeed a departure from the high-profile weddings of Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella, Miro & Lana, and even Corey Graves and Carmella, where the updates splashed all over WWE social media. It's clear that Vega and Black are a private couple even though they make no secret of their relationship online.

#1 Malakai Black and Zelina Vega once trained with CM Punk

Marc Raimondi@marcraimondiCM Punk, Malakai Black and Zelina Vega seemed to have gotten some training in today at @roufusport in Milwaukee (h/t coach Duke Roufus on Instagram) instagram.com/p/CTAdR_tpCOf/…1052143CM Punk, Malakai Black and Zelina Vega seemed to have gotten some training in today at @roufusport in Milwaukee (h/t coach Duke Roufus on Instagram) instagram.com/p/CTAdR_tpCOf/… https://t.co/Eqo9hFXtWe CM Punk might be at the center of the controversy engulfing AEW, but he does have friends in the locker room. One of them is Malakai Black, it seems. When Punk first joined AEW in 2021, he took some time to train in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ahead of a Dynamite show there. The Straight Edge Superstar was spotted at Roufusport Kickboxing, owned and operated by Duke Roufus, who once trained Punk for his UFC career. He took a group picture with Roufus plus Black and his wife, WWE Superstar Zelina Vega. ESPN writer Marc Raimondi commented on the training session at the time: "Duke Roufus tells me he’ll be at #AEWDynamite tonight in Milwaukee with Bellator bantamweight champ Sergio Pettis to support “incredible friend” CM Punk. Also, per Roufus, Malakai Black is pretty darn good at kickboxing." Punk is known for using Muay Thai kicks in his wrestling arsenal, which he has in common with Black, a great kickboxer in his own right. It's possible that The Second City Saint also had a conversation with Vega about their shared admiration for Eddie Guerrero. Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : Will Malakai Black return to WWE? Yes No 34 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Angana Roy × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी