“This is a guy who’s scratched and clawed to actually make a break for himself,” Booker added. “I’m proud of him for going over there to AEW and getting that TV time. TV time is worth its weight and gold. I always say if somebody see you and they like you, they might give you a call or they might be waiting in the wings for something to happen, such as this right here. Will Hobbs, there’s a rumor that he’s exited AEW and there’s rumor that he may be coming into WWE, but Will Hobbs is a guy that I’ve been pushing for quite some time as far as this is a guy all he needs is a shot, an opportunity, and he definitely can take this business by storm.”

Following his departure from AEW, Booker is confident that Hobbs will be a natural fit for WWE. Perhaps more importantly, he believes that the former AEW TNT Champion will burst out of the gate making “money moves” in whatever WWE brand he lands on. Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff recently echoed that sentiment, noting that the odds of Hobbs, who has reportedly taken on the name “Royce Keys,” succeeding in WWE are pretty high.

The date and setting in which Hobbs will officially debut for WWE has yet to be seen, though with the 2026 Royal Rumble looming, it’s possible that he emerges as one of the premium live event’s surprises. Hobbs joins WWE with over a decade of in-ring experience and multiple title reigns backing him.

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