Several AEW stars have reacted to the WWE debut of Powerhouse Hobbs, who is now known as Royce Keys following Royal Rumble 2026.
The former AEW TNT and Trios champion made his WWE debut in the January 31 Royal Rumble match, introduced to WWE fans as Royce Keys.
Following his stint in the match – which saw him eliminate former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest – several of Keys’ former AEW colleagues have publicly reacted to this WWE debut.
Wardlow took to Twitter to hype up the former “Powerhouse Hobbs”, writing:
HOBBS! LFG!
Similarly, Darius Martin wrote:
HOBBS
Kevin Knight also shared a shout-out, writing:
S/o Powerhouse!
An update has emerged on WWE’s plans for Royce Keys’ presentation, which you can read more about right here.
Royce Keys was in the Royal Rumble for just under 10 minutes, ultimately being eliminated by Bronson Reed and the Vision.
Roman Reigns won the Rumble, last eliminating GUNTHER to punch his ticket to WrestleMania 42.
Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has now addressed Reigns’ victory, click here to read more.
HOBBS! LFG!
— Wardlow (@RealWardlow) January 31, 2026
HOBBS
— Darius Martin (@DariusMartin612) January 31, 2026
S/o Powerhouse!🫡
— Kevin Knight ケビン・ナイト (@Jet2Flyy) January 31, 2026
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