Julia Hart: I’m happy for Malakai Black no matter what happens

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A House of Black member has now spoken on the record about the rumors of Malakai Black departing AEW.

In an interview with Denise Salcedo, former TBS Champion Julia Hart was asked about the possibility of the group leader leaving the company. She said she doesn’t know what’s going on, but wishes him the best regardless of what he ends up doing.

“He has been such a great rock for me and I appreciate everything he’s ever done with me. The rumors aren’t confirmed or anything, so I don’t know what exactly is going on. Anything could be happening. We don’t know. So, it’s just a matter of fact whatever happens, happens, and I’m happy for him no matter what happens, and I think House of Black will be okay,” she said.

News broke this week that Black has either wrapped up with AEW or is finishing up soon, and that WWE could be an option if and when he becomes a free agent.

Hart said she actually came up with the idea of joining the faction and approached producer Jerry Lynn for advice and to talk to Black as she didn’t know him, Brody King or Buddy Matthews.

The 23-year-old recently returned from a shoulder injury after being out since April, picking up a victory over Jamie Hayter on the first Dynamite of the year.

Hart also talked about her recovery from that injury and more in the full 20-minute interview below: