WWE already takes Powerhouse Hobbs' signing for granted

The company operates internally as if the former AEW talent were already signed

WWE's interest in Hobbs dates back several years

WWE already takes Powerhouse Hobbs' signing for granted
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 01/20/2026

Powerhouse Hobbs' future seems increasingly tied to WWE. According to the latest update, within the company they are already working under the premise that the wrestler has signed with WWE, making his arrival a practically assumed conclusion.

As reported by Fightful Select, Hobbs was supposed to join WWE immediately after finishing his time in AEW. Although he has not been backstage at any of the company's shows yet, the interest in signing him has been on the table for years.

During the past few weeks, Hobbs has shown a clear intention of seeking a change. Before making the final decision, he held negotiations with AEW for a possible renewal, but ultimately chose to explore new opportunities.

Hobbs has not been backstage at WWE yet, but the company has been interested in him for years. It is said that Hobbs has been looking to take a step forward in recent weeks, but before that, he had been negotiating with AEW.

From WWE, it is mentioned that several officials are hoping to see Hobbs during the Royal Rumble weekend, although for now, no specific plans related to his debut or public appearance have been officially confirmed.

Powerhouse Hobbs' case has become one of the most closely followed moves in the recent market. Everything points to his arrival at WWE being a matter of time, and the company is already acting as if his addition to the roster were a done deal.