Malik Blade Returns To The Ring After Over A Year

Malik Blade made his return to the ring at the WWE NXT live event in Bartow.

Blade took on Cyril Coquerelle, the former Aigle Blanc. Blade had not wrestled since October 2024 due to a torn ACL.

Blade took to social media to write, “We are so back!” following his return.

We are so back ! https://t.co/vLNLSgBYHj

— Malik Blade (@MalikBladeWWE) November 22, 2025

He was regularly competing on NXT Level Up before his injury. He’s teamed with Edris Enofe for the majority of his WWE career before transitioning to a singles talent in mid-2024. Enofe announced his WWE departure in September 2025.

Fans can find results from NXT Live in Bartow, FL by clicking here.