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On SmackDown, Jelly Roll was involved in a segment with The Miz and Kit Wilson, with a confrontation set for next week; sources say Jelly Roll could team with Royce Keys for a WrestleMania 42 tag match, a pairing that would mirror their shared hardships, while Keys—formerly AEW’s Powerhouse Hobbs—has recently debuted in WWE and appeared mostly in dark matches.
Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs debuts as Royce Keys and is officially assigned to WWE's SmackDown after his Royal Rumble appearance, marking a dramatic rebrand; AEW reportedly tried to keep him, but Keys chose WWE and signaled the move publicly.
Tony Khan publicly praised Powerhouse Hobbs for his AEW run and wished him well after Hobbs left for WWE, reportedly turning down a lucrative five-year offer. Meltzer described the offer as among the highest for an AEW original and comparable to top WWE earners of the era; Hobbs debuted in WWE as Royce Keys in the Royal Rumble, signaling a bold new chapter.
WWE is reportedly renaming former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs to Royce Keys after WWE filed to trademark the name; the former William Hobson (also known as Will Rood/Will Hobbs/Powerhouse Hobbs) has reportedly signed with WWE and is set to debut under the new moniker, per Meltzer and BodySlam reports.
AEW alumnus Powerhouse Hobbs has reportedly signed with WWE after his AEW contract expired, and WWE filed a trademark for the ring name Royce Keys, which sources confirm Hobbs will use in WWE. Debut timing isn’t announced yet, with potential appearances around upcoming events; the move is described as family-driven, and AEW reportedly made offers but there’s no ill will.