Mysterious Vignette Teases 4/25 Debut on WWE SmackDown, Speculation Grows Around Aleister Black – A new mystery vignette aired during the April 18 episode of WWE SmackDown, continuing a series of cryptic videos that have appeared since the March 4 episode. This latest teaser ended with a clear date: “4.25.25,” pointing to the April 25 edition of SmackDown for what appears to be a debut or return.
The vignettes, which have been airing periodically over the past several weeks, are rich with symbolic imagery. Viewers have noted recurring themes such as swirling smoke, ominous serpents, flickering candles, and ancient coins—each one contributing to a dark, ritualistic tone that has intrigued the WWE audience.
The final moments of the April 18 vignette once again leaned into its eerie atmosphere, finishing with a chilling tone and the now-familiar cryptic visuals. The segment concluded with the displayed date “4.25.25,” which strongly suggests that the identity behind these videos will finally be revealed on the post-WrestleMania 41 episode of SmackDown.
Speculation continues to mount across social media and wrestling forums, with many fans convinced these vignettes are signaling the return of Aleister Black. Known in AEW as Malakai Black, the former NXT Champion was last seen in WWE in 2021 before being released. Given the dark aesthetic of the videos and the themes used, fans believe Black’s return is all but confirmed.
WWE has yet to officially comment on the identity behind the vignettes, but the heavy symbolism and the brewing anticipation suggest a major character revival or introduction is on the horizon.
Mysterious Vignette Teases 4/25 Debut on WWE SmackDown, Speculation Grows Around Aleister Black
