As previously reported, former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut last weekend at the 2026 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event (PLE) under his new ring name, Royce Keys. Fans have been curious about which brand he will join.
According to BodySlam+, Keys is expected to be backstage for this coming Monday night's episode of RAW at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The report also suggests that Keys will likely be part of the SmackDown roster moving forward. If these details are accurate, it seems that Keys may bypass NXT and go straight to the main WWE roster. As of now, WWE has not announced which roster Keys will officially join.
Keys entered the Men’s Royal Rumble Match at #11 and made a notable impact by eliminating former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest. However, he was later eliminated from the match by "Big" Bronson Reed.
