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Powerhouse Hobbs Removed From AEW Roster After Trios Title Loss on Collision

The on-air defeat and roster change come as reporting points to Hobbs expected to join WWE, with no official deal announced.

Overview

  • Hangman Page and JetSpeed’s Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight were confirmed by AEW as the new World Trios Champions.
  • At AEW Collision in Phoenix on Jan. 17, Kevin Knight pinned Hobbs with a flash roll-up to end The Opps’ reign.
  • Samoa Joe and Katsuyori Shibata had Page and Bailey tied up in submissions as the finish unfolded.
  • Hobbs rolled out of the ring immediately after the pin and was not shown again on the broadcast.
  • Shortly after the show, Hobbs was removed from AEW’s online roster, and industry reports continue to indicate he is headed to WWE without formal confirmation.