Overview
- Multiple outlets report Hobbs’ AEW contract expired on January 14 and he declined to re-sign, with expectations he will sign with WWE as soon as he is eligible.
- AEW negotiated for months and, per Fightful Select, made what sources called a huge offer, yet Hobbs chose to test free agency and is departing on good terms.
- He completed AEW tapings in Phoenix on January 14, and spoiler reports from the Collision taping indicate Hangman Page and JetSpeed defeated The Opps to win the Trios titles.
- WWE interest has been documented by the Wrestling Observer, which says officials were very high on Hobbs, with prior contact noted during Dan Ventrelle’s tenure.
- Neither Hobbs nor WWE has commented publicly, and it remains unclear whether he would start in NXT or on the main roster, though a quick debut is being speculated in coverage.