Overview
- Fightful reported on Jan. 22 that Hobbs is under contract with WWE, a signing Dave Meltzer independently confirmed.
- WWE filed a trademark for the name “Royce Keys,” which multiple outlets report is expected to be Hobbs’ new ring name.
- Hobbs exited AEW after his contract expired, with his final taped match featuring The Opps dropping the AEW World Trios Championship and Hobbs being pinned.
- Fightful Select reports he has not been seen backstage in WWE yet, and sources could not verify plans for Riyadh’s Royal Rumble weekend.
- Meltzer reported family considerations and a likely stronger financial offer influenced his move, following a five-year AEW run that included TNT and Trios title reigns.