Malakai Black (birth name: Tom Büdgen) is a professional wrestler from the Netherlands. The House of Black leader from AEW is the former AEW World Trios Titleholder. Apart from AEW, Black is also popular for his tenure at WWE under the ring name Aleister Black. He worked at WWE for four years (2017-2021). Before WWE, Black worked for several promotions in the USA, Japan, and various places in Europe as Tommy End. Malakai Black is a well-known star in promotions like Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), Progress Wrestling, and Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw).
He holds titles like ICW Tag Team Titles, PWG World Tag Team Titles, Progress Tag Team Titles, wXw Unified World Wrestling Title, wXw World Lightweight Title, wXw World Tag Team Titles, etc. Malakai Black's WWE career is also decorated with various titles and accomplishments. He won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in 2019, the NXT Title, and the NXT Year-End Award. He was additionally named Male Competitor of the Year and Breakout Star of the Year in 2017 for his performance in the NXT brand. Malakai Black was placed at the 23rd spot in the list of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) top 500 in 2020.
Name | Tom Büdgen |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Age | 38 Years |
Nationality | Dutch |
Source of Wealth | Salary, Endorsements, Wrestling Training, Collaborations, etc. |
Salary | $500,000 |
Endorsements | AEW Shop, Hayabusa Fightwear, Jazwares, etc. |
How much is Malakai Black’s Net Worth in 2024?
Malakai Black has a net worth of $2 million as of April 2024. Salary from professional wrestling is Black's primary source of producing money. He additionally generates income from personal business, several brand endorsements, social media activities, sponsorships, collaborations, and a professional wrestling training academy.
Malakai Black Salary
According to Malakai Dark's AEW contract, he procures a compensation of $500,000 per annum. These amounts are many times a blend of base compensation, rewards, and other incentives, mirroring the grappler's value in the market and commitment to the promotion.
Malakai Black’s Endorsements
As a wrestler and performer at AEW, Malakai Black is endorsed by the wrestling promotion and its shop. Black is additionally endorsed by several brands such as Hayabusa Fightwear, BLXCKMASS CLOTHING, Jazwares, Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, Mortis Ores, Ringside Collectibles, Inc., Global Wrestle Wear, etc. He moreover collaborates with several individual designers, makeup artists, photographers, and digital media creators to promote the particular brand.
Malakai Black Investment
Malakai Black has invested most of his earnings to create a wrestling training academy and gym. He alongside his better half Zelina Vega are the owners of the academy, The Dark Arts Gym. In addition, Malakai Black has created a professional business account with an email ID and a Linktree account. No other details regarding Malakai Black's other investments such as real estate or stocks are not available on the internet.
Malakai Black’s Other Sources of Income
The Dark Arts Gym, personal business, and a professional Linktree account are important sources of additional income for Malakai Black. The academy is based in Florida, US, and is sponsored by Wrath Performance. Black also has a YouTube channel of his training academy. Hayabusa fight gear, various supplements & nutrition products, a dedicated merchandise store, etc. are linked to Black's Linktree account. These products and services serve as an extra source of income for Malakai Black.
Malakai Black House
Malakai Black currently lives in Florida, United States. However, the area and cost of Black's house are not available publicly. Malakai Black was billed from Amsterdam, Holland, and was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
;'/></svg>)
FAQs
