Friday Night SmackDown on April 25, 2025, was packed with drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments, but one moment in particular stole the show — Aleister Black’s brutal takedown of The Miz. In a night that was already brimming with top-tier action, this confrontation left the WWE Universe buzzing and wondering what comes next for both superstars.
The night started with The Miz doing what he does best — running his mouth. Fresh off a narrow victory the week before, The Miz opened SmackDown with a self-congratulatory promo, declaring himself the “savior” of the blue brand. He mocked the locker room, threw shade at management, and dared anyone to step up to his level. What he didn’t expect was a chilling interruption.
As Miz continued his tirade, the lights in the arena flickered and dimmed. A haunting bell tolled, and thick smoke rolled down the entrance ramp. Out of the shadows emerged Aleister Black, his presence as ominous as ever. The crowd erupted in a mix of shock and excitement. Black hadn’t been seen in weeks, and his sudden return was timed perfectly to silence The Miz’s boasting.
Without a word, Black made his way to the ring, his piercing gaze locked onto Miz. At first, Miz tried to brush it off with humor, attempting to belittle Black’s dramatic entrance. But it quickly became clear that Black wasn’t there for banter. Miz threw the first punch, but it was a mistake he immediately regretted.
Aleister Black responded with a swift and vicious assault. His strikes were precise, ruthless, and overwhelming. Miz had no answer for the storm that Black unleashed. Within seconds, Black delivered his signature Black Mass — a devastating spinning heel kick that dropped Miz like a stone in the center of the ring. The arena exploded in cheers as Black stood over the fallen Miz, his message loud and clear: he was back, and he wasn’t playing games.
Commentators Wade Barrett and Corey Graves were almost speechless, struggling to process the sheer ferocity of Black’s return. “Aleister Black just made a statement,” Barrett shouted. “The Miz picked the wrong night to run his mouth!”
After dispatching Miz, Black didn’t linger. He knelt briefly in his signature pose, absorbing the electricity of the moment, before disappearing back into the shadows as quickly as he had arrived. No words were spoken, but none were needed.
The Miz was later seen being helped backstage by WWE officials, clutching his jaw and clearly shaken. WWE has yet to announce if The Miz suffered any serious injuries, but early reports suggest he will miss at least some in-ring time as a result of the assault.
Aleister Black’s return has thrown a dark cloud over SmackDown’s future. With his unmatched striking ability and haunting aura, he’s a force that every superstar on the roster will have to reckon with. As for The Miz, he may have just learned the hard way that in the world of WWE, sometimes silence — especially from a man like Aleister Black — speaks louder than any promo.
