As previously reported, former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has recently signed with WWE but has yet to make his debut with the company.
According to Fightful Select, Hobbs was scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble premium live event (PLE), but there is no confirmation that he will debut in the Royal Rumble. The report mentioned that sources indicated Hobbs was set to fly to Riyadh; however, he did not travel with the rest of the WWE roster and has not been seen in photos or elsewhere as of yet.
Earlier this week, it was noted that WWE was taking measures to maintain potential surprises for the Royal Rumble. The company believes that it would be easier to keep surprises under wraps due to additional privacy at the airstrip and hotels. Additionally, WWE had plans to bring in some talent later in the week, which could include surprise names for the show, and Hobbs may be among those surprises.
Hobbs left AEW earlier this month after his contract expired and is believed to be adopting the ring name Royce Keyes in WWE.
