Overview
- Hobbs became a free agent at midnight on January 14 and finished his AEW run at the taped Maximum Carnage edition of Collision.
- Fightful Select and Wrestling Observer report that WWE interest has been longstanding and company sources expect him to sign within days.
- Because his final AEW match was taped, he is eligible to appear on WWE programming immediately, including Friday’s SmackDown.
- AEW negotiated for months and, according to company sources, made a substantial retention offer, with both sides parting on good terms.
- It remains unconfirmed whether he would debut on the WWE main roster or report to NXT if a deal is finalized.