AEW Stars React to Royce Keys’ WWE Debut at Royal Rumble 2026

As Royce Keys (FKA Powerhouse Hobbs) made his WWE debut at Royal Rumble 2026, several AEW stars took to social media to celebrate their ex-colleague’s big moment.

The former TNT Champion entered the Men’s Royal Rumble at number 14 and eliminated former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest before being overwhelmed by The Vision’s Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory. He was eventually eliminated by Reed.

The erstwhile Powerhouse Hobbs ended his five-year stint with All Elite Wrestling earlier this month after opting against signing a new deal. His last match took place at Collision: Maximum Carnage, where The Opps were dethroned as AEW World Trios Champions by Hangman Page, Kevin Knight, and “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

WWE recently filed to trademark “Royce Keys,” and it was heavily reported that this would be Hobbs’ name in the company. Following his WWE debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, several AEW personalities, such as Wardlow, Kevin Knight, Amanda Huber, and Darius Martin, took to their respective X accounts to react to his big moment. Check out their reactions below:

HOBBS! LFG!

— Wardlow (@RealWardlow) January 31, 2026

THAT MY BEST FRIEND

LETS GOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/S5lRovLurU

— Amanda (@MandaLHuber) January 31, 2026

S/o Powerhouse!🫡

— Kevin Knight ケビン・ナイト (@Jet2Flyy) January 31, 2026