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Aleister Black's Planned Hiatus Unaffected by Injury

1/19/2026

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Aleister Black, a WWE wrestler on SmackDown, suffered a broken tailbone during an Ambulance Match with Damian Priest on SmackDown's first show of 2026.
The injury is described as minor, but it is not the main reason for his absence from television.
Dave Meltzer reports Black's hiatus was planned regardless of the injury.
SmackDown previews an international tour, including Montreal on January 24, 2026, and Riyadh on January 31, 2026.

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Story summary

Aleister Black, a WWE wrestler on SmackDown, suffered a broken tailbone during an Ambulance Match with Damian Priest on SmackDown's first show of 2026.
The injury is described as minor, but it is not the main reason for his absence from television.
Dave Meltzer reports Black's hiatus was planned regardless of the injury.
SmackDown previews an international tour, including Montreal on January 24, 2026, and Riyadh on January 31, 2026.