The Royal Rumble might have a powerhouse surprise waiting in the wings.
According to Fightful Select, former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed with WWEand all signs point to a possible debut this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Hobbs is supposed to be Saudi bound, the report states, fueling speculation that he could be one of the surprise entrants in the Mens Royal Rumble match. While theres no confirmation hell be in the match, WWE sources did confirm Hobbs was scheduled to travel this week. Interestingly, he did not fly over with the main roster group following Monday Night Raw, and he hasnt been spotted publicly at the event site yet.
Still, WWE sources remain tight-lippedand that only adds to the mystery.
Before his exit, Hobbs received a strong renewal offer from AEW. One source confirmed it was as big as indicated by Wrestling Observer, and that he was highly sought out for renewal. Despite that, Hobbs opted to walkand his decision has been met with excitement from WWE stars whove worked with him or followed his rise.
As for what name hell use in WWE, Hobbs is expected to debut under a new identity. The working name right now is Royce Keyes, though that could still change before he steps into the ring.
Whether he appears on-screen this weekend or WWE holds off, all eyes are on the Rumble stage. If Royce Keyes shows up, he wont just be a surprise entranthell be making a statement.
Do you want to see Powerhouse Hobbs enter the Royal Rumble as Royce Keyes? Or should WWE wait to pull the trigger? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know.
