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FORMER AEW STAR MAKES WWE DEBUT AT WWE ROYAL RUMBLE

By Mike Johnson on 2026-01-31 17:17:00

Former AEW star Will "Powerhouse" Hobbs made his WWE debut at the 2026 Royal Rumble.

The video screens at the event listed him as Powerhouse Hobbs before changing to Royce Keys, which will be his official WWE ring name.

Royce is the name of Hobbs' son.

Hobbs exited AEW several weeks ago when his existing deal expired.  At the time, he was relaying to others that he felt it was time to test himself elsewhere.

 

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