Aleister Black made his main roster brand debut last night during Monday Night RAW. He joined fellow NXT Superstars Ricochet, NXT North American Champion, Johnny Gargano, and NXT Champion, Tomasso Ciampa on the red brand. He would face off against Elias, coming away with a victory in the process.
Black did make an appearance during January’s Royal Rumble match, entering the fray at number 21. He eliminated Dean Ambrose before being taken out of the match by Baron Corbin.
Catching up backstage with WWE.com, the former NXT Champion, claimed that he had made an indelible impression during his RAW appearance. He would then proclaim that “Aleister Black is not the status quo” — a sentiment that correlates with WWE’s recent attempts to reinvigorate their product for the WWE Universe.
“The significance is an impression,” he said. “An impression that is not only heard but is felt, and Elias felt that. With him, the entire WWE Universe and every Superstar, whether it’s the RAW or SmackDown locker room, now has the same realization that Aleister Black is not the status quo.”
Do you agree with Black? Is his challenging of the status quo exactly what the main roster needs? Which brand would he be better suited for — red or blue?
