Aleister Black suffered a minor broken tailbone during his Ambulance Match against Damian Priest on the first WWE SmackDown of 2026. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, the injury won't alter Black's planned hiatus.
Black is currently feuding with Damian Priest, with Zelina Vega aiding her husband on-screen. The tailbone injury happened during the Ambulance Match stipulation.
Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Black discussed subtle character tweaks for himself and Zelina Vega. "I think a lot of times when you alter things slightly about your character... the narrative has to change as to how you speak in regards to the topics that you utilize as your character," he said. Black emphasized keeping Vega's core personality while adapting to their dark alliance dynamic.
The minor injury likely extends Black's planned hiatus without major long-term impact. Black and Vega's character work continues to evolve, potentially setting up future rivalries with Priest upon his return. Expect storyline developments involving Priest's response during Black's absence.
